Passionate About Making A Difference In Derby?

Join our dynamic regeneration team to influence economic policy, solve complex challenges, and achieve positive change through job creation, housing, and city centre growth.

Derby, the UK’s capital for innovation, is at the heart of the country’s aerospace, rail and automotive sectors and is home to an expanding network of advanced technology businesses and professional services. Derby has a vibrant creative sector and outward-looking businesses operating in global markets. Derby’s economic performance is amongst the strongest cities outside the South-East and the city is renowned for its innovation, research and development. However, much still needs to be done to achieve greater inclusive economic growth and to transform our city centre.

At the forefront of the local public sector’s response to these challenges sits the Council’s Regeneration & Economic Growth Division. The Division is being restructured to adapt to the recent creation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and changes to funding programmes that it manages. Consequently, we now have a number of exciting opportunities to join our dynamic team.

Job Details

Local government is undergoing an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution. These roles offer a great opportunity to engage in this process while highlighting Derby’s attributes and benefits.

The successful candidates should be professionally qualified or have relevant experience of working in a regeneration and economic development environment or in housing, planning or another relevant field.  For all positions a successful track record as a competent project manager delivering complex projects is essential, as is experience of partnership working with the private sector. 

Individuals must have the capability and tenacity to deal with a demanding and varied portfolio. Good organisational, budget, contract management, communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in negotiation are essential.  Experience of dealing with external funding and developing robust business cases would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about regeneration, making a difference, and have strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, you will love working as part of the Regeneration & Economic Growth Division. Joining this ambitious and dynamic team offers the perfect opportunity to influence economic development policies and achieve positive change.