Amber Valley Borough Council
Reference: AVBC000000244
Description: Contract Type:  Fixed-term to 31 March 2028 (subject to review)
Directorate:       Chief Executive's
Unit:                   HR and Equalities
Location:           Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
  
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in providing professional HR services to Managers, Heads of Services and Directors as the Council progresses through the next stage of the Local Government Reorganisation Programme.
 
The successful candidate will: 
Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring consistency, fairness and compliance with employment legislation and Council policy
Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling people management issues and achieve practical, forward-looking solutions that are aligned to the Council’s priorities
Contribute to the wider work of the HR team, including organisational change, workforce planning, policy development, learning and development and HR systems improvement
 
We are looking for someone who:
 
Has substantial experience within a generalist HR role, including employee relations casework
Builds positive and credible relationships with managers at all levels of the Council
Provides professional, pragmatic and solution-focused advice
Has the confidence to challenge constructively and influence decision-making
Is committed to continuous professional development
Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive HR team
 
In return, we offer:
 
Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown period
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Free parking at our Ripley office, conveniently located adjacent to the A38
Employee Assistance Programme
Health and wellbeing support
Access to the Derbyshire Local Government Pension Scheme
 
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Mary Abraham, Head of HR and Equalities, at mary.abraham@ambervalley.gov.uk
 
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
 
The closing date for this vacancy is 30 August 2026 and interviews have been arranged to take place on 16 September 2026.  (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted).
 
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
 
 
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
 
  
CVs are not accepted
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 8 – *GBP*41,771to *GBP*46,142 per annum
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed-term to 31 March 2028 (subject to review)
Directorate: Chief Executive's
Unit: HR and Equalities
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in providing professional HR services to Managers, Heads of Services and Directors as the Council progresses through the next stage of the Local Government Reorganisation Programme.
The successful candidate will:
We are looking for someone who:
In return, we offer:
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Mary Abraham, Head of HR and Equalities, at mary.abraham@ambervalley.gov.uk
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
The closing date for this vacancy is 30 August 2026 and interviews have been arranged to take place on 16 September 2026. (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted).
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
CVs are not accepted
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.