Major Schemes Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Flexi time

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work & Electric/Hybrid salary

Professional development

Discounts via Our Derbyshire Rewards

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Major Schemes Officer to lead regeneration and growth projects in the Economy & Regeneration Service. You will shape strategic priorities, engage partners, and drive complex capital schemes from option assessment to delivery for Derbyshire communities.

The role involves managing cross‑department collaboration, governance, and funding administration, with a two-year fixed term (extendable subject to funding).

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes.
• Excellent governance, risk and budget management.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Staff supervision and matrix management experience.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional credential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex capital projects and workstreams.
• Coordinate procurement and management of commissioned services.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Contribute to delivery plans for projects and programmes.
• Support delivery agreements with partners and monitor actions.
• Administer and monitor funding and legal agreements.
• Manage and develop staff for project coordination and programme administration.
• Maintain records and present reports to senior managers and boards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Governance

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Degree-level education

Equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Closing date: 22 November 2026

Does working in the beautiful county of Derbyshire capture your imagination and present opportunities for personal and professional growth?

Do you want to make a real difference to the county's future by leading major capital schemes that deliver economic, social and environmental benefits?

If so, this role could be the one for you.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Major Schemes Officer to lead high profile regeneration and growth projects within the Economy & Regeneration Service. The role will develop complex capital schemes from early-stage option assessment through to delivery to support quality placemaking, economic growth and positive outcomes for Derbyshire’s residents and businesses.

The role will be responsible for shaping strategic priorities, influencing policy, and fostering important relationships with partners and stakeholders to support effective project development. Working alongside senior leaders this role will deliver ambitious growth programmes within a challenging, diverse and rewarding environment.

This role is initially for a fixed term of two years, with the potential to extend subject to funding.

About The Role

As Major Schemes Officer, you will develop strategic regeneration priorities into deliverable programmes and projects, working with senior stakeholders, funding bodies, elected members and partners to deliver transformational outcomes for Derbyshire communities.

You will:

• Manage the delivery of complex capital projects and workstreams
• Coordinate the procurement and management of commissioned services required to support project delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project and programme delivery plans that support service improvements, efficiencies and organisational priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of delivery agreements with partners, ensuring agreed actions are monitored and progressed.
• Support the administration and monitoring of funding and legal agreements, ensuring compliance with funding conditions, contractual obligations and reporting requirements.
• Manage and develop staff responsible for project coordination, business case support, monitoring, evaluation and programme administration
• Maintain accurate records, prepare and present project and programme reports, progress updates and performance information for senior managers, governance boards and elected members as required.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes in a large organisation.
• A strong track record of delivering capital, regeneration or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience in governance, risk management, budget management and project delivery.
• Staff supervision and matrix management, planning workloads and establishing priorities within timescales and budgets.
• Significant experience of managing complex budget envelopes and multiple funding sources.
• A sound understanding of the relationship between different aspects of Place-based services and knowledge of the issues facing local government and the wider economy
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Degree-level education or an equivalent professional qualification, supported by substantial post-qualification experience.

What we offer you?

• 27 days of annual leave, plus an additional 5 days with 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing flexible working hours and up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Cycle to work & Electric/Hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• A supportive working environment
• Commitment and investment in your continuing professional development
• Fantastic discounts though Our Derbyshire Rewards
• And much more!