Team Manager

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Team Manager – Disability Employment Service

Grade 11 | Adult Social Care and Health | Public Health

Help shape inclusive employment opportunities across Derbyshire

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Disability Employment Service. This is a key role within Public Health, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting people with disabilities into meaningful employment.

This is a fixed term opportunity due to a secondment available until March 2030, subject to continued external funding. If funding arrangements change or end earlier than expected, the role may conclude prior to this date

About the role

As Team Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team delivering high-quality supported employment services. You will provide clear direction, professional supervision and operational oversight, ensuring services meet strategic priorities, quality standards and deliver positive outcomes for individuals.

You will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and development for staff
• Ensure high-quality service delivery aligned to best practice and legislation
• Monitor performance, quality standards and service outcomes
• Contribute to service planning and continuous improvement
• Work closely with employers, partners and community organisations
• Support budget and resource management within your service area

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role, combining operational management with strategic input and partnership working.

About you

We are looking for a confident and skilled leader who is passionate about inclusion and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

You will bring:

• Proven experience of managing and developing teams
• Strong knowledge of disability employment, supported employment or related fields
• Experience of working within quality frameworks and delivering service improvements
• Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-working skills
• The ability to analyse information, solve problems and drive performance
• A commitment to equality, diversity and person-centred approaches

You will also have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and strong IT skills.

Why join us?

At Derbyshire County Council, you’ll be part of a supportive organisation committed to improving lives and communities. We offer:

• A meaningful role with real social impact
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Flexible working options
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Apply now

If you’re ready to lead a service that transforms lives through employment, we would love to hear from you.

If you wish to know more about the role or have informal chat, please email Carmel.Chaplain@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 22 July 2026

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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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.