Service Development Officer

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Health department at Derbyshire County Council, as part of the Chesterfield Locality Team.

The right candidate needs to be passionate about reducing health inequalities, competent to use the wider determinants of health as a means to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population and experienced in partnership working to achieve shared goals. (The wider determinants of health are sometimes referred to as the Building Blocks of health).

The post holder will work closely with both the Derbyshire Public Health team and a wide range of local stakeholders across Chesterfield and internal stakeholders within public health and the Council.

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 wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rosanna Brown Public Health Practitioner -  Tel: 07816633452 rosanna.brown@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date:  29 October 2025

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record 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.

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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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

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.