Strategy and Engagement Manager

We’re Hiring: Strategy and Engagement Manager

Derbyshire County Council · Resources & Waste

We’re looking for a Strategy and Engagement Manager to lead transformative change at a pivotal time for our service, our partners, and our communities.

This is your opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive innovation and help build a more sustainable, low‑carbon future for Derbyshire.

What you’ll lead on:

• Developing a new Waste Strategy for Derbyshire in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation
• Driving collaborative partnerships across local, regional and national systems
• Leading major programmes including food waste collections and consistent recycling
• Empowering teams, partners and communities through effective engagement
• Using insight and data to shape policy and deliver meaningful change

What you’ll bring:

• Great communication and the confidence to influence at every level
• Strong knowledge of waste, resources, environment, or related policy areas
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trust across diverse partners
• Innovative thinking and evidence‑led decision‑making
• Accountability for delivering high‑impact outcomes

Our Values

Collaborative | Empowered | Innovative | Accountable

If you’re driven by impact, inspired by sustainability and ready to lead change across a complex, high‑profile agenda — we’d love to hear from you!

Provisional Interview Date: 19th March 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

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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.