Regional Delivery Officer

Regional Delivery Officer

Matlock/Hybrid/

£36,591 to £40,008 - Plus market leading package (see below)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and committed individual to join the Community Safety Team.

In the role of Regional Delivery Officer you will work closely with our Senior Community Safety Officer (Prevent) and build effective engagement with our Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations, faith communities and other strategic partners across the County, to raise the profile of Prevent. You will also work closely with education settings and district/borough councils to offer advice and best practice towards their requirements under the Prevent Duty.

You will act as a point of contact for the Home Office on Prevent delivery in communities, provide expert advice on safeguarding concerns pertaining to radicalisation and extremism, and develop and deliver regular training sessions to staff and volunteers across multiple sectors.

You will be joining a team of experienced community safety professionals working passionately to address crime and disorder in Derbyshire. You will have access to suite of training and have a line manager who is supportive and keen to facilitate your development.

The post is fixed until March 31st, 2027, and we are open to considering secondments. The post may be extended, depending on funding decisions.

What will I be doing:

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the full range of Prevent partners in the Region, including: all Local Authorities across the County, Prevent Police, Schools and Colleges, Faith organisations and the Voluntary, Community Frontline Sector.
• Engaging with local communities and institutions across the County to encourage a better understanding of Prevent, promote cohesion, and build resilience to radicalising influences to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
• Providing advice and support to professionals, community organisations and faith groups regarding local radicalisation risk, the Prevent Duty and Prevent delivery.
• Working with partner Local Authorities to share good practice and use the Counter Terrorism Local Profile to develop and update risk assessments and action plans that inform Prevent activities.
• Developing and deliver training to partners and in community settings across the County where gaps have been identified, including mandatory Prevent training to Derbyshire County Council staff and partners.
• Contributing to the development of regional projects with Local Authorities across the East Midlands.
• Keeping up to date with changes to the Prevent program and any guidance issued by the Home Office, Homeland Security Group and the Department for Education.

What skills and experience do you need to have:

• Experience or demonstrable record of achieving results through partnership working.
• Proven knowledge and experience of working with different communities
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the Prevent Strategy in the context of the wider CONTEST Strategy
• An in depth understanding of the drivers and context of extremism, radicalisation, and vulnerability
• Detailed knowledge of the Prevent statutory duties placed upon local authorities, schools, and colleges
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Appreciation of the political sensitivities and impact of this area of work. The ability to handle sensitive topics with diplomacy and tact.
• A high proportion of your work will be spent delivering in-person interventions across the County, so the ability to travel is essential.

This list is not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

What we offer you:

• 27 days of annual leave, plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Discounts and rewards through Derbyshire Rewards
• and much more!

Our Community Safety Team is contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire. A high proportion of your work will be spent delivering in-person interventions, so ability to travel is essential. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered subject to service need. There will be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Jamie Dean via email: [email removed] or Telephone [phone removed]

Provisional interview date - 22 October 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

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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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.