Service Development Officer (Live Life Better Derbyshire)

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Service Development Officer (1 FTE post) – Stop Smoking 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Health department to support the work of the Health Improvement Team. 

We are recruiting a Service Development Officer to join our Live Life Better Derbyshire (LLBD) service, which supports people to identify and address their holistic wellbeing needs and provides weight management, smoking cessation, physical activity, health checks, community health improvement, hypertension services across Derbyshire and delivers the National Childhood Measurement Programme.  This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing service.

You will support the existing Service Development Officers to offer additional capacity to drive the service forward.  You will be responsible for managing a team of Health Improvement Advisors and supporting locality work.  You will be supported by a Service Manager and will play a key role in developing the service.
Your role will include:
•    Conducting risk assessments and developing health and safety procedures
•    Engagement and promotion of the service with partners and stakeholders
•    Working within localities to better understand the needs of communities and how we can support them to make lifestyle changes
•    Audits of the service to identify any areas for improvement
•    Other projects to support development of the LLBD service

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 
•    Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
•    Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
•    Supportive management and team
•    Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
•    Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
•    Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
•    Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
•    Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page

If you would like a confidential and informal discussion about the role(s), please contact Alex Carlow on 07583105939. 

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 9th September 2025 & Thursday 11th September 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.