DERBY CITY COUNCIL

Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per year. Location: Council House / Hybrid Working. Hours: 37 hours a week. Contract type: Permanent. Closing date: 21 June 2026. Overview As an Information Analyst in Policy, Insight & Performance, you will turn complex data into clear insight that directly improves outcomes and supports evidence based decision making across the services we work with. Responsibilities Creating reports using business intelligence tools such as SQL and Power BI to deliver insight. Compiling data and evidence for statutory requirements, inspections and freedom of information requests. Providing clear analysis to aid decision making. Working to improve data quality standards and responsibilities. Qualifications Experience using IT systems and tools relevant to data and information work. Understanding of our business, service planning and how data supports decision making. Ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and present findings clearly. Strong communication skills, including explaining complex information in a clear and accessible way. Ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines and service priorities. Collaboration skills and ability to build effective working relationships. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Willingness to develop skills and knowledge, including learning new systems and approaches. Benefits Flexible work/life balance scheme. Hybrid working. Modern office environment. Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations. 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays). Local Government Pension Scheme. Team Derby Rewards (retail and leisure discounts). TuTker Car Benefit Scheme. Cycle2Work scheme & free cycle training. Employee Assistance Programmes & Support. Access to Equality Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, BAME). Support for colleagues who are carers. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We are a Disability Confident Leader and support reasonable adjustments. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Derby City Council is seeking an Information Analyst in Policy, Insight & Performance, responsible for turning complex data into insights that improve outcomes. This role offers hybrid working in a modern office environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in business intelligence tools, especially SQL and Power BI. Benefits include a flexible work/life balance scheme, 27 annual leave days, and professional development opportunities.

Derby City Council is looking for a Team Manager - Specialist Migration to lead a dedicated team of Social Workers. This role is centered on delivering statutory services to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and ensuring compliance with legal duties in social care. Successful candidates will have substantial experience in children's social work and a recognised qualification. With a supportive management structure and access to professional development, this role offers a chance to drive innovative practices within Derby's Children's Social Care.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job title: Team Manager - Specialist Migration Job reference: Date posted: 29/05/2026 Application closing date: 14/06/2026 Working Pattern: As specified Salary Grade M - £56,475 to £61,133 a year Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job category/type: Social Care - Children Salary: £56,475 to £61,133 Location: The Council House Hours: 37 hours a week Closing Date: 14 June 2026 Contract Type: Permanent About the Role Derby City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a specialist team of Social Workers delivering statutory services to: Unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) Children who have a long term plan of care and migration related needs (e.g., children from EU states settled in the UK and looked after by the Local Authority) The team will ensure all legal duties are met both in relation to children's looked after status and their asylum or immigration status, in line with the outcomes set out in the Children's Social Care National Framework and regulatory and statutory guidance. You will ensure practice is firmly rooted in Derby Children's Social Care's strengths based practice model. Alongside operational management, this role will hold a strategic lead on specialist migration work within Children's Social Care, ensuring that all work: Reflects the latest regulatory and statutory requirements for Local Authorities Addresses the legal duties owed to young people as they become eligible for leaving care services at age 18, ensuring continuity of support and provision up to age 25 Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and support a team of Social Workers working with UASC and children in long term care with migration related needs. Ensure high quality, child centred assessments, care planning and interventions which promote safety, stability and permanency. Oversee practice to ensure that all legal duties in relation to looked after children and asylum/immigration status are fully met. Provide strategic leadership and expertise on specialist migration issues affecting children and young adults up to age 25. Ensure robust transition planning for young people approaching 18, including those eligible for leaving care services, to secure continuity of support and provision. Maintain robust quality assurance and performance management arrangements, ensuring practice is of a consistently high standard. Provide reflective supervision, coaching and professional development opportunities for team members. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, regulatory frameworks and guidance relating to children's social care, safeguarding and asylum/immigration. Work closely with partner agencies (e.g., Home Office, legal representatives, health, education, voluntary sector) to coordinate effective and lawful support. Contribute to service development and implementation of the Children's Social Care National Framework locally, developing and embedding innovative and progressive practice. About You You will be a confident, reflective and compassionate leader with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and young adults with migration related needs. You will combine high quality social work practice knowledge with the ability to lead, influence and innovate. Essential Qualifications and Registration A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent). Social Work England registration. Essential Experience Substantial post qualifying experience in front line children's social work. Experience of care proceedings and court related work. Experience in a leadership and/or management role within Children's Social Care (e.g., Senior Social Worker, Practice Supervisor, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, or equivalent). Experience of working with children in specialist migration contexts, such as unaccompanied asylum seeking children or children with immigration/settled status needs. Experience of working with looked after children and care experienced young people, including planning for long term care and transitions. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Strong understanding of child welfare and safeguarding legal frameworks (e.g., Children Act 1989/2004, Children (Leaving Care) regulation, Working Together to Safeguard Children). Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks related to asylum and immigration status for children and young adults up to age 25, including rights and entitlements of UASC and care leavers with unresolved or limited leave status. Demonstrable experience of quality assurance, audit and performance management in social work services. Strong analytical and decision making skills, with the ability to balance risk and protective factors and make evidence based decisions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective, culturally competent relationships with children, young adults, families, carers and partner agencies. Proven ability to be solution focused, resilient and able to manage complexity, ambiguity and competing demands. Commitment to strengths based, child and young adult centred practice and to working in partnership with children and young people as experts in their own lives. Ability to lead and contribute to strategic development, policy implementation and service improvement, particularly in relation to migration and asylum. What We Offer The opportunity to lead an innovative and progressive specialist team at the forefront of migration and asylum work within Derby's Children's Social Care. A supportive management structure and peer network, with regular reflective supervision. Access to ongoing professional development, including training in leadership, safeguarding and specialist migration/asylum practice. A commitment to staff wellbeing, flexible working arrangements (where possible) and a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role). Hybrid working (depending on your role). Modern office environment (depending on your job location). Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations. 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme. Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts. Tusker Car Benefit Scheme. Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training. Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support. Access to Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network, Carers and the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network. Support for colleagues who are carers. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job title HR & Organisational Development Lead Job reference Date posted 19/05/2026 Application closing date 05/06/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Grade K £46,142 - £49,282 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type HR / Personnel Attachments Blank Job description Location: Council House Hours: 37 hours a week Closing Date: 05 June 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Are you an experienced HR & OD professional, ready to join our Human Resources and Organisational Development service as an HR & OD Lead, including lead responsibility for our Apprenticeship Programme. In this role, you will work closely with senior managers, Members and colleagues across the Council to provide high quality professional advice, shape and deliver our HR & OD strategy, and lead key projects that support organisational culture and change, workforce development and service improvement. As HR & OD Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring that Derby City Council is a great place to work, where our values and behaviours are lived every day, and where our workforce is equipped to deliver excellent services to our residents. What We Offer Flexible work/life balance scheme Hybrid working Modern office environment Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts Tusker Car Benefit Scheme Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network Support for colleagues who are carers The Opportunity Lead a team of Human Resources (HR) and Organisational Development (OD) professionals, enabling them to provide high-quality professional HR & OD advice to senior managers, on all aspects of HR policy, performance management, Organisational Development and Apprenticeship projects and strategies, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, best practice, employment legislation and corporate OD priorities. Coach and develop HR and OD professionals in sharing best practice on employment law, and HR/OD projects and strategies across the council. Managing and developing the Council's Apprenticeship Programme Lead key projects that support our organisational culture and change Drive workforce development initiatives and service improvement Promote and embed the Council's values and behaviours across the organisation About You CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience), and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development, are expected for this role. Significant experience in a senior HR generalist or HR/OD Business Partner role in a complex organisation. A strong track record of providing expert HR and OD advice, including on employee relations, performance management, change and organisational development. Experience of leading or managing apprenticeship and/or workforce development programmes, including use of the Apprenticeship Levy. Experience of developing HR policies, and of working with Trade Unions and staff representatives in a consultation/negotiation environment. Experience of designing and delivering HR & OD projects that support organisational change and improvement. Strong coaching, influencing and relationship building skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and support managers to achieve high performance. Excellent understanding of current employment legislation, HR best practice and organisational development principles. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to modelling required organisational values and behaviours. The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 05 June 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held 22nd and 23rd June 2026. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job. We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for. Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we'll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it's all about removing barriers to equality.

Derby City Council seeks an HR & Organisational Development Lead to enhance the HR and OD services. You will lead a team, ensuring high-quality advice while managing the Apprenticeship Programme and guiding workforce development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification, significant experience in HR, and a commitment to diversity. The role offers flexible working, a modern office, and numerous benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.