Service Development Officer

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Job Opportunity in Public Health - Service Development Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Health department at Derbyshire County Council, as part of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Team.

A substantive full-time post is available.

The right candidate needs to be:

• passionate about mental health and reducing stigma about suicide, committed to suicide prevention work,
• insightful about how to reduce inequalities,
• be able to address topics sensitively,
• be competent to understand the range of influencing factors to mental health,
• be experienced in partnership working to achieve shared goals, and
• demonstrate skills to engage the public and partners as a direct avenue for improving the mental health and wellbeing of the local population.

The Service Development Officer will work closely with the rest of the Public Health Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Team, colleagues within the wider Public Health department and the Council, and important local partners. Work will support an area of focus in the Derbyshire Public Health Strategy and contribute to key priorities in the Derbyshire Suicide Prevention Framework.

We are looking for a colleague who is resilient, resourceful, creative, and optimistic, able to form strong and enduring relationships with a diverse range of people, and able to champion the work we do in a range of settings. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gemma Ashby, Advanced Public Health Practitioner, on 01629 532369 or gemma.ashby@derbyshire.gov.uk .

Provisional Interview Date: 1/2 December 2026

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.