Co-ordinator

Derbyshire County Council on behalf of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Partnership is looking for a Coordinator Officer with expertise and experience of dealing with World Heritage Site conservation within the UK planning and listed building consent systems.

The 15-mile-long Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site stretches from Derby at its south through to Matlock Bath in the north. It is the birthplace of the modern factory system that altered the way people lived and worked across the globe. The legacy of the mills, settlements and landscape the early industrialists created is a distinctive, attractive and vibrant valley that required protection for all of humankind.

You will be able to:

• Respond to planning consultations and advise Local Planning Authorities on behalf of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Partnership.
• Provide advice on promoting and interpreting the unique heritage of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in accordance with UNESCO requirements.
• Work in partnership and coordinate the delivery of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Management plan, particularly those actions which relating to Conservation and Planning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team that is responsible for coordinating activities relating to the appropriate protection, conservation, presentation, and transmission of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.