Service Development Officer

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We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic full time (37 hours per week) Service Development Officer, to work within our Health Protection Team on a permanent basis.

The role will support the Health Protection core functions, requiring a range of skills, knowledge and public health expertise, to meet the needs of Derbyshire residents. The Health Protection Team is an integral part of the wider Public Health department and works in conjunction with internal and external partners to develop and support the implementation of programmes, to protect the health of our communities.

The Health Protection Team’s priority areas of work include:

• Communicable disease control (including vaccinations, infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance)
• Population screening
• The impact of the changing climate and extreme weather on health
• Emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR)

Team members use their collaborative skills to engage with communities, provide expertise, address inequalities and influence positive change to benefit wider population health.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate how their skills will support the health of Derbyshire residents through engagement opportunities.

If you have a passion for public health, meet all of the essential criteria in the person profile and wish to support our vision and ambition in Derbyshire, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the person profile as sub-headings in their application, to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria. Please also see the job profile for competencies and a general overview of the role.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including: 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time). 
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback 

Applicants note that this role is hybrid, so will involve office based and remote working, as well as regular travel within the county.

If you would like to find out more, please contact:

Charlotte Reece charlotte.reece@derbyshire.gov.uk tel: 01629 536714

Jannine McCarthy jannine.mccarthy@derbyshire.gov.uk tel: 07920 535194

Provisional Interview Date: 24 February 2026

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.

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.

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.