Location: County Hall, Matlock/Hybrid
Reference: JOB/26/00624
Salary details: Grade 10 £35,422 – £38,730 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 29 March 2026
Derbyshire County Council is looking for a Landscape and Urban Design Officer to work within its Conservation, Heritage and Design Service. Derbyshire is a county of renowned natural beauty at the heart of England. We are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced person who will provide the Council and its partners with landscape and urban design advice, primarily in a planning context but also by providing design advice to the Council as Local Highway Authority. The post holder will also be involved in projects and provide other advice to ensure the best possible stewardship of Derbyshire’s natural and built heritage.
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.
* and much more
Provisional Interview Date: week beginning 13th April 2026
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
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.
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