Salary: £27,274 - £28,153 a year
Location: Hybrid - The Council House/Home working
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Fixed Term - up to 30th September 2027
Closing Date: 13th September 2026
We're looking for a dynamic and creative individual to join our Communications & Marketing team. Whilst some experience is essential, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and refine your communications and marketing skills as part of a larger, multi-discipline team.
You'll work across the team assisting in delivery of the full communications and marketing mix - including website content management, social media, direct communications, marketing campaigns, advertising, PR & media and design.
You'll be organised, customer-focussed with a creative outlook, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm.
We're excited to meet you and welcome you to the team.
Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.
Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
Financial Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Learning and Development
Health and Wellbeing
Community and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.
Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.
The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.
Interview dates: TBC
Interview location: TBC
If you would prefer to apply using your CV, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it to Ed.Green@derby.gov.uk
Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted; this can be found at the bottom of the advert.
We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk. This is optional and will not affect your application.
Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.
Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.
Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.
Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.
The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk
Please see here for Job Description
Please see here for Person Specification
Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
Please see Equalities Form for CV Applications here
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• Working Pattern: Full time
• Contract Type: Temporary/Fixed Term
• Salary: Grade: D £27,274 - £28,153 a year
• Job reference: 000012452
• Application closing date: 13/09/2026
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis: Full time
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| Salary | $27,274–$28,153 Per Year |
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