Reference: AVBC000000230
Description: Contract Type:    2-year Fixed-term
Location:  Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
 
Amber Valley Borough Council is recruiting for an experienced Projects Officer to deliver strategic growth and investment projects and support the development of the borough.  The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the borough and support the delivery of key regeneration projects, engage with a range of stakeholders and develop opportunities for economic growth.
 
As a key member of the Growth & Town Centres team you will have experience and an understanding of project management, good organisational skills and be capable of working under your own initiative.  The role will include the development, implementation and delivery of key projects in support of the Council’s objectives relating to the growth agenda and to improve infrastructure. It will involve a range of project planning skills including unblocking, risk management, budgeting and coordination activities to ensure effective delivery.
 
The successful candidate will have experience of successfully delivering projects with partners, and ideally will have a track record of working in regeneration and business support.
 
If you are a motivated team player, who is looking for a varied role, have excellent project management skills, together with good communication skills then we’d love to hear from you.  The role will include some travel and evening meetings.
 
For further information contact Helen Bennett, Economic Growth Manager on 01773 841426 or at helen.bennett@ambervalley.gov.uk
 
In addition, we can offer:
 
Flexible Working Hours
Local Government Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
Personal and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to make a difference
 
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 27 March 2026 at midnight.  (Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted).  
 
Provisional interview date:  15 April 2026
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
 
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
 
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
 
Region: Full Time Temporary
Location:
Salary: Grade 7 – *GBP*37,280 to *GBP*40,777 per year
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Contract Type: 2-year Fixed-term
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
Amber Valley Borough Council is recruiting for an experienced Projects Officer to deliver strategic growth and investment projects and support the development of the borough. The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the borough and support the delivery of key regeneration projects, engage with a range of stakeholders and develop opportunities for economic growth.
As a key member of the Growth & Town Centres team you will have experience and an understanding of project management, good organisational skills and be capable of working under your own initiative. The role will include the development, implementation and delivery of key projects in support of the Council’s objectives relating to the growth agenda and to improve infrastructure. It will involve a range of project planning skills including unblocking, risk management, budgeting and coordination activities to ensure effective delivery.
The successful candidate will have experience of successfully delivering projects with partners, and ideally will have a track record of working in regeneration and business support.
If you are a motivated team player, who is looking for a varied role, have excellent project management skills, together with good communication skills then we’d love to hear from you. The role will include some travel and evening meetings.
For further information contact Helen Bennett, Economic Growth Manager on 01773 841426 or at helen.bennett@ambervalley.gov.uk
In addition, we can offer:
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 27 March 2026 at midnight. (Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted).
Provisional interview date: 15 April 2026
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.