Directorate: Environmental & Community Services
Department: Wellbeing & Culture Service
Hours: Part Time - 22.2 hours per week
Type: Temporary* for up to 18 months - further extensions are subject to continued external grant funding
Salary: GRADE E - £27,803 - £31,364 (pro rata for part time working) (pay award pending)
Location: Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JA
There are around 27,000 adults in Erewash experiencing being inactive and almost 10,000 of those people have a limiting illness, long-term condition and/or disability.
Would you like to join our innovative team as the Physical Activity Inclusion Officer and drive partnership working to make physical activity more accessible for people living with a limiting illness, long-term condition and/or disability?
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated and committed individual to join Erewash Borough Council’s Wellbeing and Culture Service working within its Community Health and Wellbeing Development Team.
The Physical Activity Inclusion Officer will drive the ‘All Move in Erewash’ initiative in partnership with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will be required to use their partnership skills to develop a collective understanding of how to create opportunities for moving every day for residents living with a limiting illness, long term condition or disability.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with partners and influencing stakeholders in sectors such as health and wellbeing, community, voluntary, and statutory organisations. The ideal candidate will understand health inequalities and an awareness of equality and diversity.
Good communication skills are required to effectively listen to the challenges of people with lived experience of a limiting illness, long term condition or disability and the ability to share the information with key partners. Experience of leading and coordinating similar health and activity initiatives is desirable.
A workplace culture exists within the Wellbeing and Culture Service where continual professional advancement through training and learning will be supported and encouraged.
Hours of work will mainly be daytime working but may include occasional evenings, weekends and during holiday periods.
Please note this post requires the successful candidate to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you wish to join a multi-disciplinary service that values a collective work ethic, innovative thinking, and excellent service delivery then this could be the opportunity for you.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role please call Becci Carter, Community Health and Wellbeing Development Officer on 07542 228281 or email becci.carter@erewash.gov.uk or Jordan Hedges, Community Health and Wellbeing Development Team Leader on 07842 231338 or email jordan.hedges@erewash.gov.uk
Benefits of Working for Us
As part of the excellent package of benefits the council offers, you will have access to:
- Generous annual leave package – a pro rata entitlement to 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year (pro rata).
- Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available.
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
- Subsidised leisure membership through the Fit for Work scheme.
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
To view the Job Descripton and Person Specification please click here.
*This position is temporary for up to18 months funded through external grant funding and, whilst further extensions to the post cannot be guaranteed by the Council, the Wellbeing and Culture Service strives to continually secure external grant funding to ensure services remain operational.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th June 2024 at midnight.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Corporate Project Team
Salary: Grade G - £36,648 to £40,221 per year (pay award pending)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RP. Will be required to travel to other locations within Erewash Borough Council
Hybrid working available
Come and join our new Corporate Project Team delivering a range of projects and innovative change!
Are you a skilled and experienced project professional? Are you seeking a role where each day brings new challenges? If you have the drive to lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve services, and build future resilience, we want you on our team!
The Corporate Project Team is in its infancy but has already achieved success in delivering impactful change. This opportunity allows us to drive further improvements and directly impact the services provided to the local community as part of our business transformation goals.
As a team, we engage in a variety of projects, from optimising accommodation space to streamlining services. We need someone who can effectively prioritise work, identify innovative solutions, and gain buy-in for their implementation.
The Perfect Candidate:
- Strong Project Management Skills: Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Independence and Collaboration: Manage various projects independently while also supporting wider project teams.
- Qualifications and Experience: Prince2 certification or equivalent project management qualifications, or significant experience.
- Business Analysis: Proficiency in business analysis for example process mapping for both current and future systems.
- Data Analysis: Ability to analyse data and to present findings through various reports.
Why Choose Us?
Step into a new era where change and transformation are in the air. Erewash Borough Council presents a great opportunity for individuals wanting to leave a tangible mark in the public sector. Join us on this exciting journey towards a promising future!
Please see the job description and person specification for full details.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
- Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
- Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
- Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Ryan Ward, Corporate Project Manager on 0115 907 2267 or email ryan.ward@erewash.gov.uk. No recruiters or advertisers please.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click here.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2 June 2024 at midnight.
Directorate: Resources
Department: Accountancy
Salary: Grade H - £41,418 to £45,441 per year + market supplement of £5000
Type: Permanent
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP
Hybrid/home working available.
Are you looking for a new opportunity in Finance or Accountancy?
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity within a small and friendly Accountancy Team.
We are looking for someone with experience in capital accounting and fixed assets, supporting service directorates by providing professional accountancy advice and VAT accounting. You will also be able to take on special projects within the team.
This really is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
For finance professionals seeking a stable foundation, our council stands out with its robust financial management and a solid medium to long-term financial strategy.
Located in the vibrant East Midlands, with seamless transport connections from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester, our Town Halls offer free parking and friendly staff. Embrace the convenience of remote work options alongside a genuinely flexible flexi scheme and a host of family-friendly policies.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a CCAB part qualified accountant and/or;
- Is actively studying towards an accountancy qualification with relevant experience or;
- Has equivalent experience of working in a senior role in a local government accountancy section.
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity and more information about working for EBC please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054. No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 14th May 2024 at midnight.
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk