Digital Development Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Directorate: Corporate Resources
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: The Council House
Benefits include:
Local Government pension, generous annual leave, employee discount scheme, cycle2work scheme, discounted gym membership, work-life balance scheme, Childcare Plus, 24/7 employee assistance and flexible hybrid working.
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a progressive and innovative Digital Development Team designing and delivering solutions for a highly ambitious City in the industrial heart of the UK. We are currently undertaking a comprehensive digital programme and are seeking an experienced digital developer to lead the team and create integrated digital services and introduce new digital solutions and technologies that work for our customers, helping to redesign the future of the council, making the most of AI, IoT, Robotics, and the most innovative and transformational emerging technologies.
Do you have what it takes to hit the ground running in a busy, vibrant and challenging technological environment? Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and willing to get involved in supporting an array of digital projects? If so, this could be the rewarding role you are looking for.
The successful applicant will work with colleagues across the Council to improve the online experience for our customers in line with stakeholder expectations and business needs. They will be responsible for development and implementation of the council's digital systems and associated integrated technologies, in addition to leading and managing the team. They will have an understanding of customer-focussed end-to-end digital processes.
To apply, please review the job description and person specification and email your CV and covering letter to lee.haynes@derby.gov.uk.
As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade.
Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Digital Development Manager roles across Derby City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,495 - £48,587 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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