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3 jobs in Amber Valley

Environmental Health Officer

Amber Valley Borough Council

📍 Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join our small but busy Regulation Team which deals with Food Hygiene, Public Health, Health and Safety, and Animal Welfare Licensing. Amber Valley is an attractive area in the heart of Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National Park and close to the lively cities of Nottingham and Derby. The district has a mix of market towns and industrial estates close to the M1 Corridor. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who enjoys a challenge and has recent experience in food safety and / or health and safety enforcement work and who wishes to develop their competency further. You will need to demonstrate a strong sense of self-motivation, be a competent communicator and be capable of taking responsibility for completion of your individual work targets to a high standard. If you enjoy interacting with a diverse range of businesses, then you will enjoy working in Amber Valley. Our businesses range from major manufacturers to smaller domestic based enterprises and everything in between. The opportunity to develop and fine tune your regulatory skills will be plentiful. We encourage our officers to have a broad competency across all the team’s disciplines thereby giving plenty of chances to expand your knowledge and skills. *Animal welfare training will be given on a business need basis to those that have not already obtained the level 3 enforcement qualification that is required to enforce the licensing of animal activities. You will join a small but dynamic team and will benefit from a supportive environment to make a difference to businesses and the community. Applications are invited from those who hold a certificate of registration with EHRB / CIEH Registered EHP / CIEH Registered Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner with Food Safety and Health and Safety competencies with recent experience of conducting food hygiene interventions of A to E rated businesses, and / or recent health and safety enforcement in a local government setting. Animal welfare licensing enforcement and accident investigation experience is also desirable. **Applications are also encouraged by those who have obtained an accredited Environmental Health Degree or MSc and are in the final stages of working towards their registration with CIEH. Such candidates will have recent experience of working in these fields in a local authority environment and are looking to work in the specific fields of food safety and health and safety. Please do not apply if you do not meet the person specification or do not have recent experience in working in a local authority setting. Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to meet a certain level of physical fitness. This is necessary to safely and effectively carry out duties such as accessing and inspecting a range of premises, walking across uneven terrain, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders in varied weather conditions. This requirement is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aim of ensuring public and employee safety and service delivery. A full driving licence is required, and the starting salary will be dependent on relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications held. Those invited for interview will be requested to provide confirmation of their current competency matrix as outlined in the Food Law Code of Practice. For an informal discussion please contact Julia Cope, Regulation Manager on 01773 841341 or email [email protected] In addition, we can offer: Casual user car allowance and free office car parking. Flexible working hours and hybrid working opportunities. Personal and professional development. Access to the local government pension scheme. The closing date for this vacancy is 31 August 2026 at Midnight (Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted) Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 14 September 2026 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....[more details] 💷 Grade 7 - £37,280 to £40,777 per year plus a 5% market supplement (subject to annual review) OR Career Grade 6 - £33,143 to £36,363 per year for those on the pathway working towards CIEH registration More in Amber Valley

Directorate: Operations Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join our small but busy Regulation Team which deals with Food Hygiene, Public Health, Health and Safety, and Animal Welfare Licensing. Amber Valley is an…

HR Consultant

Amber Valley Borough Council

📍 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 [email protected] 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....[more details] 💷 Grade 8 - £41,771to £46,142 per annum More in Amber Valley

Contract Type: Fixed-term to 31 March 2028 (subject to review) 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…

Assistant Open Spaces Officer

Amber Valley Borough Council

📍 Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire We are welcoming applications for the role of Assistant Open Spaces Officer, on a 37 hours per week fixed term 2-year contract based at the Town Hall, Ripley. The successful applicant will support with public open space improvement projects across the Borough, helping encourage people to visit, play and move more in our parks and open spaces. Using your knowledge, skills and experience, the role will involve: Undertaking park and play area procurement exercises, including developing procurement briefs and specifications, working with the successful contractors through to project completion and ensuring schemes are completed on time and within budget. Assisting and improving the design, development and management of high quality, safe, inclusive and accessible parks and open spaces. Collaborating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the various strategies, including the Play Strategy, Open Spaces Strategy and Move More Strategy. Supporting the good management, maintenance and best practice in parks and open spaces, including our 9 Green Flag sites. Having a proactive and positive attitude. If this sounds like a role that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you! In addition, we can offer: Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme Free on-site parking Personal and professional development opportunities Opportunities to make a difference The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 23rdAugust 2026 at Midnight (Any application forms 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. ...[more details] 💷 Grade 5 - £30,024 to £32,597 per year More in Amber Valley

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 2 years Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire We are welcoming applications for the role of Assistant Open Spaces Officer, on a 37 hours per week fixed term 2-year contract based at the Town Hall, Ripley. The successful applicant will support with public…