Reference: CBC190074
Salary Details: £24,799 - £26,999 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Finance & Resources
Division: Elections

Job description and person specification

We are looking for an experienced Electoral Services professional to join our elections team on a permanent basis. Customer focused, and performance driven, you will have experience in the conduct of elections and the electoral registration process.

You will assist the manager in the delivery of electoral registration and the organisation of all elections across the borough.

You must be a member of the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) who holds or is studying for the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration, you will have an in-depth knowledge of electoral legislation and excellent organisation skills. You should also have a sound working knowledge of electoral software (Xpress preferred).

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Julie Briggs, Elections Manager on (01246) 345806 /  email: julie.briggs@chesterfield.gov.uk , or to apply please see below and refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to your local community, whatever your role, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 25 August 2019
Provisional interview date: 5 September 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190072 
Salary Details: £18,795 - £19,171 per annum
Job Term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Location: Chesterfield & District Crematorium
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Bereavement Services

Job description and person specification

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Bereavement Services Section for a Clerical Assistant working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

The successful candidate will provide clerical support to the Bereavement Service. Previous experience will include proven typing/word processing skills, using database applications and the use of filing systems.

The appointed person will also be customer focused and have experience of taking enquiries from members of the public. For an informal discussion you are welcome to ring Gavin Bills, Assistant Bereavement Services Officer on (01246) 345888.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer you the chance to progress your career further

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 22 August 2019
Provisional interview date: 5 September 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190073 
Salary Details: £10.97 per hour 
Job Term: Variable Hours
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: Variable Hours
Location: Healthy Living Centre​, Staveley
Department: Health & Wellbeing 
Division: Leisure Services

Job description and person specification

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about climbing and capable of delivering a great customer experience.

You must have strong communication skills, have a “can do” attitude, and be able to establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers and colleagues. Positivity, enthusiasm and flexibility are essential characteristics required to help deliver climbing instruction to a wide range of ages and abilities at Staveley Healthy Living Centre and other venues as directed in the Chesterfield Borough communities.

We are committed to improving the Health and Wellbeing of our community, providing opportunities to access climbing as an activity and are looking for like-minded staff to drive the service forwards and ensure we retain our current members, but also attract and engage with new ones.

Applicants must have a minimum Climbing Wall Award (CWA) by recognised body. Single Pitch Award (SPA) is desirable.

The successful candidates will be subject to a Enhanced disclosure check carried out by the Disclosure and barring service.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer you the chance to progress your career further

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 1 September 2019
Provisional interview date: 15 September 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190058 
Salary Details: £31,371 - £32,878 per annum
Job Term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent 
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Building Cleaning

Job description and person specification

Are you the ideal candidate to manage Chesterfield Borough Councils Commercial Building cleaning service? Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the cleaning service to around 29 separate locations as well as the cleaning services provided for Chesterfield Borough Councils housing stock.

This will involve the ongoing management of approximately 40 - 60 part-time cleaning staff, the recruitment and training of new staff where required and monitoring regular quality audits.

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of cleaning standards and customer and staff satisfaction is maintained. You will also be commercially minded and work hard to find us new customers.

The role includes

• Maintaining regular customer contact and ensuring continuous customer satisfaction
• Attentive budget monitoring and management
• Ensuring highest standards of cleanliness are maintained at all customer sites
• Recruitment and management of cleaning staff
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times
• Planning, facilitating and monitoring ongoing training for site operatives
• Providing feedback on performance and to take responsibility for managing issues that may arise
• Ensuring sufficient amounts of cleaning equipment, materials and consumables on site
• Ensuring customer sites are fully staffed including absence and holiday cover Absence management
• Carrying out any other duties that are required as directed by the Environmental Services Manager

The ideal candidate will:

• Be pro-active, logical and forward thinking
• Be flexible on working times
• Preferably have a good knowledge of the cleaning industry
• Have a strong desire to succeed and promote a high level of customer service
• Have self-motivation
• Have excellent communication skills
• Take full responsibility for tasks
• Manage teams in a supportive manner
• Have a valid UK driver’s licence, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK

Experience in the commercial cleaning sector is preferred, but if you have experience in another area and think you can transfer those skills to this sector please tell us how you fit the bill we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 26 August 2019
Provisional interview date: 9 September 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190075
Salary Details: £18.795 - £19,171 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot 
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Building Cleaning

Job description and person specification

We are currently looking for the perfect candidate to fill our vacancy for the role of Team Leader in charge of the Building Cleaning team.

The role involves the supervision of all cleaning staff who are responsible for commercial standard cleaning of office buildings vacant homes and communal areas in council flats.

You will be focusing on their performance in terms of standards of cleanliness and performance, ensuring that a first-class cleaning service is delivered, reviewing work schedules and ordering of cleaning materials and monitoring of all cleaning activities

Our ideal candidate will have experience of team leading/staff management. A background in commercial cleaning or comparable sectors would be very beneficial. You will be required to work some weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis, so flexibility is an essential requirement of this role.

You will need to be a proactive and positive person who can contribute to the commercial activities we undertake and have a positive influence on the reputation of the service.

The role will involve driving council vehicles so a full driving licence in essential. 

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to your local community, whatever your role, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 26 August 2019
Provisional interview date: 2 September 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190068
Salary Details: National Minimum Wage for age
Job Term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent 
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Operational Services

Job description and person specification

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join a busy stores team to learn on the job skills and gain a recognised qualification

The challenge of the role is to ensure stock levels and materials procured for the Operational Services Division meets the requirements of the service and to provide effective administration support for the stores team.

You will need to be able to demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and work towards the Council’s Vision and Values. Good IT and communication skills are essential for this role along with the need to work as part of a team and use your initiative when working under pressure and to strict deadlines.

You will undertake a wide range of duties including checking and ordering stock, administration support to the team, processing orders and liaising with council employees and suppliers on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will need to have GCSE grade 4 (GCSE C) or equivalent in Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 1.

The apprenticeship is for up to 18 months and is for a Level 2 Supply chain operator; this will involve an endpoint assessment to complete the apprenticeship.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 1 September 2019
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed 

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190077 
Salary Details: £19,554 - £21,166 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing
Division: Neighbourhoods

Job description and person specification

An exciting opportunity for a Neighbourhood Ranger has arisen within the councils Housing Services.

Working as a Neighbourhood Ranger involves working within a busy team and interacting with members of the public, as well as other council services to ensure blocks of flats and open land are safe and clean.

 The successful applicant will be:

• Customer focused, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as working with the community is a key part of the job.
• Self-organised, able to work without close supervision as well as be able to prioritise tasks.
• Able to use the appropriate ICT.
• The ability to approach cases impartially.
• Able to maintain detailed and accurate records while understanding confidentiality and data protection.
• Able to drive a work vehicle.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further.

For an informal discussion about the job, please contact Jeanette Featherstone on (01246) 345432 or Sue Howitt on (01246) 345063.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 8 September 2019
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190076
Salary Details: £19,554 - £21,166 per annum 
Job Term: Temporary until 31st March 2020 
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing 
Division: Neighbourhoods

Job description and person specification

An exciting opportunity for a Neighbourhood Ranger has arisen within the councils Housing Services.

Working as a Neighbourhood Ranger involves working within a busy team and interacting with members of the public, as well as other council services to ensure blocks of flats and open land are safe and clean.

 The successful applicant will be:

• Customer focused, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as working with the community is a key part of the job.
• Self-organised, able to work without close supervision as well as be able to prioritise tasks.
• Able to use the appropriate ICT.
• The ability to approach cases impartially.
• Able to maintain detailed and accurate records while understanding confidentiality and data protection.
• Able to drive a work vehicle.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further.

 For an informal discussion about the job, please contact Jeanette Featherstone on (01246) 345432 or Sue Howitt on (01246) 345063.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 8 September 2019
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190071
Salary Details: £31,371- £32,878 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot 
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Operational Services

Job description and person specification

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Officer to join our Capital Works team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging major improvement work projects whilst ensuring health and safety compliance is maintained at all times along with management of Technical Staff.

Previous experience of managing staff and project management skills are essential in addition to having a good working knowledge of technical issues concerning housing maintenance and construction.

The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure as well as good leadership and organisational skills are required.

Applicants will need a full driving licence as this role involves travel to other sites.

The Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement, local government pension scheme as well as many other benefits.

For further information please contact Jon Campbell on (01246 345024), or please refer to the attached job description and person specification or to apply please see below.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer you the chance to progress your career further.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 8 September 2019
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190064
Salary Details: £33,799 - £36,878 per annum 
Job Term: Full Time
Appointment type:  Fixed term up to 18 Months 
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Customers, Commissioning and Change

Job description and person specification

Chesterfield is a great place to live and Chesterfield Borough Council is an excellent employer with a strong work ethic and good employee engagement.  

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transition Project manager to join our high profile contract transition programme. 

You will manage the successful exit from Chesterfield Borough Council’s public/private partnership arrangement, insourcing twelve service areas by October 2020. 

You will need to develop a clear understanding of the existing components of the services being insourced, in terms of people, process, technology and budget.

You will act as an interface with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing multiple areas simultaneously and managing commercial risks for the organisation.

This will include analysis of issues such as asset ownership, TUPE liability and the changes needed to operational or administrative processes and structures impacting up to 250 people.

As strong communicator, you will have a proven track record in the management of contract exits, ideally with a local government or central government background. 

You must be proactive and self -managing and have the ability to hit the ground running.  You will advise stakeholders on process, risk, commercial management and future organisational design, facilitating decisions that are in Chesterfield Borough Council’s best interest. 

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to the council, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options.

If you are interested in the role, please apply using the form below, If you would like more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rachel O’Neil, Assistant Director on (01246) 345833/07734000929.

Please ensure if you are successful in being shortlisted, that you are available for interview week beginning 9 September 2019, due to deadlines we cannot change the date.

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 30 August 2019
Provisional interview date: Week beginning 16 September 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190079
Salary Details: £19,554 - £21,166 per annum
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Commercial Services

Job description and person specification

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person ideally with experience of managing reception and day to day operations.

The successful candidate will focus on supervising a team of assistants as well as scheduling work and focussing on performance and providing support with the in-house ICT system.

It is crucial that you have excellent customer service skills as you will be liaising with our customers helping them with their enquiries.

The Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement, local government pension scheme as well as many other benefits.

If you require further information on these vacancies please contact Jon Campbell on 01246 345024. 

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 8 September 2019
Provisional interview date: TBC

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)