Reference: CBC190125
Salary Details: £12,498.40 - £13,799.27 per annum (£22,021 - £24,313 per annum pro rata)
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Part time
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Democratic and Scrutiny
Division: Policy and Communications

Job description and person specification

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small Democratic and Scrutiny team, providing an essential high-profile service to Chesterfield Borough Council and its residents.

In this role you will be working closely with all elected members, providing confidential secretarial and administrative support to a high standard.

You will also provide personal assistant support to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Mayor which will include diary management, communicating with members of the public, community groups and schools to arrange mayoral engagements, managing confidential correspondence, arranging meetings, supervising the Mayor’s Chauffeurs and assisting with speech writing.

You will also be involved in organising and delivering our annual civic events programme including the Remembrance Sunday parade, Civic Parade and annual Civic Dinner.

These are high profile events for the Council and will require previous experience of project management and skills in managing risks and resources.

Every year the Council welcomes several primary schools from across the Borough to the Town Hall as part of our local democracy engagement programme.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in organising and delivering our programme which includes providing assistance to elected members and the Mayor, and leading in the local democracy activities.

Due to the contact with senior leadership, elected members and the public, this is a politically restricted role which requires excellent communication skills and political awareness as well as the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.

As part of the Policy and Communications team, we also undertake cross-team working on key projects throughout the year which will develop new skills and enhance your experience by contributing to community engagement, member development and local democracy.

Putting our communities first is at the centre of Chesterfield Borough Council’s priorities, this involves providing great services to customers and residents and ensuring that we are a council that works together as one team.

You will contribute to the Council’s vision and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working and learning and development opportunities.

For more information on this post please contact Rachel Appleyard (Senior Democratic and Scrutiny Officer) on 01246 345277, or to apply please see below.

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: 6 January 2020
Provisional interview date: 16 January 2020

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190116
Salary Details: £37,849 - £40,760 per annum
Job Term: Full time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Business Planning & Strategy
Division: Housing

Job description and person specification

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated individual who can work within a team of Housing professionals to ensure Health and Safety compliance on all capital and programmed works and to project manage Health and Safety on new build, refurbishment and demolition projects.

A good knowledge of the Construction Industry, Construction Design and Management Regulations and Health and Safety is a must and the ability to lead, motivate and communicate with teams is essential.

You will have experience of quality assurance and managing budgets on public sector projects.

It is essential that you are educated to a Level 4 and possess current and relevant Health and Safety qualifications including NEBOSH and SMSTS with the ability to coach and develop others within the team.

Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification when completing your application.

For more information on this post please contact Vanessa Watson (Asset Management & Programmed Works Manager) on 01246 345135.

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: 5 January 2020
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190124
Salary Details: £24,799 - £26,999 per annum
Job Term: Permanent 
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Capital Contracts
Division: Housing

Job description and person specification

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated individual who can work within a team of Housing professionals to be responsible for the quality control inspection of construction and improvements contracts within the Housing Capital Investment programme.

You will be required to monitor and enforce all Health and Safety on complex construction activities and provide a high level of technical advice and support on construction projects.

You must have a minimum of 5 years experience working in the Construction Industry.

A good knowledge of current housing issues, legislation and best practice are essential to this role along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification when completing your application.

For more information on this post please contact Vanessa Watson (Asset Management & Programmed Works Manager) on (01246 345135).

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: 5 January 2020
Provisional interview date: 13 January 2020

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190119 
Salary Details: potential to earn up to £32,000 per annum
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per a week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Operational Services Depot
Division: Commercial Services

Job description and person specification

 We are looking for a qualified plasterer to join our team to carry out the full range of plastering works across Chesterfield. Applicants should be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work well on their own and as part of a team. A thorough induction will be provided plus the opportunity to gain further skills.

Position Information

• Full time permanent position available
• Power tools, transport, uniform and PPE are provided. Candidates provide their own hand tools for which an allowance is paid
• 33 days holiday increasing to 38 days
• Access to a range of employee benefits and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Candidates must:

• Hold a current full UK driving license
• Be a suitable qualified and experienced plasterer to a high standard.
• Have good communication skills
• Be articulate and reliable

For further information please contact Dave Poole on (01246) 345010, or to apply please see below and ensure you refer to the attached job description and person specification

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: 15 December 2019
Provisional interview date: TBC

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190129
Salary Details:  £37,849 -  £40,760 per annum (Grade 11)

Please note we may consider an appointment to the post on a career grade dependent on level experience (Grade 9 to Grade 11) 

Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Property, Procurement and Contracts Law Team 
Division: Legal Services

Job description and person specification

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive who will primarily have conduct of contract transactions for the Council.

We are in the enviable position of being able to offer a very diverse and interesting caseload of contract work to the successful candidate.

This ranges from the purchases of goods and services, for the maintenance delivery Council Services, to preparing contracts for refurbishment or development projects including regeneration schemes.

Further the Council in implementing an ambitious IT improvement programme and the team is providing an important role in supporting this programme, giving essential procurement advice and dealing with the preparation, approval and conclusion of contract documentation for this new area of work.

The post holder will be required to deliver quality advice and drafting in relation to public procurement and contract matters, and ideally will have established practical experience of handling these areas of work with proven competency in advising clients on tenders/procurement processes. This will include application of the procurement regulations and give advice of the Councils own contract procedure rules. Experience of appointments off framework agreements including G Cloud and CCS would be advantageous

Sound commercial awareness, excellent communication skills a dynamic and innovative approach to the delivery of a highquality legal service, combined with the ability to fit into a small and friendly team would be ideal qualities to successfully undertake this role.

Candidates who have worked within the public sector or with developed contract experience gained from working within private practice are encouraged to apply.

For an informal discussion please contact Vicky Difelice 01246 345312

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: 13 January 2020
Provisional interview date: To Be Confirmed

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190117
Salary Details: potential to earn up to £36,000 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Operational Services Depot
Department: Operational Services
Division: Commercial Services

Job description and person specification

We are looking for a qualified electrician to join our team to carry out electrical works repairs and re-wires across Chesterfield. Applicants should be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work well on their own and as part of a team. A thorough induction will be provided plus the opportunity to gain further skills.

Position Information

• Full time permanent position available
• Power tools, testing equipment, transport, uniform and PPE are provided. Candidates provide their own hand tools for which an allowance is paid
• 33 days holiday increasing to 38 days
• Access to a range of employee benefits and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Candidates must:

• Hold a current full UK driving license
• Be a suitable qualified and experienced electrician to a high standard.
• Have good communication skills
• Be articulate and reliable

For further information please contact Dave Poole on (01246) 345010, or to apply please see below and ensure you refer to the attached job description and person specification.

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: 15 December 2019
Provisional interview date: TBC

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190128 
Salary Details: £14,837.39 - £16,381.70 per annum (£22,021 - £24,313 per annum pro rata)
Job Term: Fixed term for up to 2 years 
Appointment type: Part Time
Hours: Average of 24 hours and 56 minutes per a week based on 1300 hours on a annualised basis
Location: Chesterfield Theatres
Department: Chesterfield Venues
Division: Arts & Venues 

Job description and person specification

Chesterfield Borough Council is looking for an Assistant Premises Manager for Chesterfield Venues.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the day to day management of the Venues (the Pomegranate Theatre, the Winding Wheel Theatre, Hasland Village Hall and the Rest Rooms) is carried out to an excellent standard and ensuring that all venues comply with all health & safety & licensing requirements.

You will ensure that all secondary sales income from events at the venues are maximised, including bar, catering, and merchandise.

The Venues operate 7 days a week including some Bank Holidays; consequently a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

The successful post holder will have good communication skills, and the ability to work on his or her own initiative, utilising excellent management skills and the ability to deal with confrontation.

You must have experience of premises management and have previous experience in a hospitality or entertainment operations environment along with excellent customer service skills.

It is essential requirement of the role that you have a personal license, with a First Aid Certificate, Food Hygiene certificate and a CIEH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Award or equivalent.

You must possess the ability to be mobile between sites in order to maintain the level of service required for the role.

Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification when completing your application.

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 January 2020
Provisional interview date: 15 January 2020

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190118 
Salary Details: potential to earn up to £29,000 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot 
Department: Operational Services
Division: Commercial Services

Job description and person specification

We are looking for a qualified painter to join our team to carry out the full range of painting and decorating works across Chesterfield. Applicants should be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work well on their own and as part of a team. A thorough induction will be provided plus the opportunity to gain further skills.

Position Information

• Full time permanent position available
• Transport, uniform and PPE are provided. Candidates provide their own hand tools for which an allowance is paid
• 33 days holiday increasing to 38 days
• Access to a range of employee benefits and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Candidates must:

• Hold a current full UK driving license
• Be a suitable qualified and experienced painter to a high standard.
• Have good communication skills
• Be articulate and reliable

For further information please contact Dave Poole on (01246) 345010, or to apply please see below and ensure you refer to the attached job description and person specification

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: 15 December 2019
Provisional interview date: TBC

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190120
Salary Details: £24,799 - £26,999 per annum 
Job Term: Fixed term for up to 2 years
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: ICT
Division: Customers, Commissioning and Change

Job description and person specification

It’s an exciting time to join Chesterfield Borough Council - we are undertaking a Digital Transformation Programme. The ICT improvement programme is a £9.7million, nine-year programme of improvement and digital innovation work.

We are transforming our services by:

• giving our staff the software and equipment, they need to do their jobs more effectively
• building the resilience and security of our systems and networks
• streamlining our services and using the latest technology to allow our customers to do business with us online.

The programme is made up of many different parts, so we have grouped them into four themes:

• people and resources - using our biggest resource, our staff, to provide services in the best possible way
• digital transformation - improving current processes and using digital technology to enhance services for our customers
• getting connected - making sure we have the right network, security and connectivity in place
• software and systems - reviewing and developing the applications and tools we use to do our jobs

The Project Support Officer role is a key position within the ICT Digital Innovation team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working on digital projects which involve both implementing ICT systems and wider transformation around service redesign. Reporting to the Digital Programme Manager, they will play a key role in documenting and managing various work streams within the programme.

 You will:

• Document project actions, risks, issues and dependencies and report accordingly to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis with the support of the existing team
• Develop potential business cases for new technology
• Support a wide range of different service areas during the implementation of the Salesforce digital platform, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Provide training, coaching and support to operational teams and management throughout the transformation process.
• Assist with a review of current project management tools and documentation, including the use of Microsoft Teams as a task tracker.
• Support Project Managers and Business Analysts as required, including arranging workshops and meetings and taking minutes where applicable.

This is a fixed term role for two years, in return for the above we will offer you a flexible working environment and the ability to work in an agile way, excellent local government pension scheme and the opportunity to really make you mark during this period of change.

This job requires a basic disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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: 15 December 2019
Provisional interview date: TBC

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190121
Salary Details: £31,371 - £32,878 per annum
Job Term: Permanent 
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Capital Contracts
Division: Housing

Job description and person specification

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated individual who can work within a team of Housing professionals to supervise construction and improvement contracts delivering electrical works within the Housing Capital Investment Programme and to monitor and enforce health and safety regulations in accordance with relevant legislation and policy.

A good knowledge of the Construction Industry in particular domestic electrical installations and equipment and a sound knowledge of Health and Safety is a must and the ability to lead, motivate and communicate with teams is essential.

You will have experience of quality assurance and monitoring budgets on public sector projects.

It is essential that you are educated to a HNC level or equivalent in a construction related discipline and poses a recognised qualification in domestic electrical installations.

Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification when completing your application.

For more information on this post please contact Vanessa Watson (Asset Management & Programmed Works Manager) on (01246 345135).

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: 5 January 2020
Provisional interview date: 13 January 2020

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190123
Salary Details: £19,554 - £21,166 per annum
Job Term: Permanent 
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Greenspaces
Division: Commercial Services

Job description and person specification

The role involves maintaining and cleaning parks, playing fields, open spaces verges, footpaths and the public highway.

Our ideal candidates will have a background in amenity horticulture, fine turf/greenkeeping, grounds/estate maintenance or forestry.

You will be required to work some weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis so flexibility is essential.

We also operate a seasonal working system which involves working longer hours in the summer and shorter hours in the winter.

You will need to have a can-do attitude, be able to deliver great customer service and contribute to the commercial activities we undertake.

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

For further information on the post please contact Gary McCarthy on (01246) 345127.

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: 18 December 2019
Provisional interview date: 9 January 2020

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190122
Salary Details: £10,089.89 per annum (£17,364 per annum pro rata)
Job Term: Permanent 
Appointment type: Part time
Hours: 21 hours and 30 minutes per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Building Cleaning
Division: Commercial Services

Job description and person specification

Our ideal candidates should already have experience in commercial cleaning but if you don’t, then as long as you have a willingness to learn and can offer a great deal of flexibility, this would go a long way to make your application appeal to us.

We offer a service 7 days a week and you will certainly be working some of the following:

• • Early mornings
• • Evenings
• • Weekends
• • Bank holidays

This means you will need to be able to get yourself to locations around the borough.

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 could involve driving council vehicles, so a full driving licence is highly desirable.

We would particularly like to hear from people who are able to work in the Wingerworth area and have availability of at least 15 hours a week.

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: 5 January 2020
Provisional interview date: 13 January 2020

Attachments

Job application form

(word 108 KB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)