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<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>






The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.<br><br>

Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.&nbsp;

<br>South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.&nbsp; As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future.&nbsp; All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.&nbsp;<br><em><br>Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.</em><strong><br><br>Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached).</strong>




<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>



This is an exciting time to join South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. As a Strategic Authority, we’re unlocking the highest level of powers and funding through devolution, including eligibility for an integrated settlement from April 2026. This means we can better align the priorities of our communities with how we invest in their future.<br><br>

Our Mayor’s commitments—spanning growth, communities, the environment, and health—are underpinned by six principles that guide how we work. As part of this, we’re expanding our analytical capacity and capability, putting evidence at the heart of our thinking and embracing innovative approaches to design and delivery.<br><br>

We’re now recruiting a&nbsp;<strong>Social Researcher&nbsp;</strong>to join our Insight Team. This new role will generate insight from social research and provide expert advice to senior leaders, focusing on Mayoral priorities and embedding our principles in everything we do. You’ll scope and deliver research projects that put people at the heart of decision-making, identifying and reporting on social trends that matter to South Yorkshire.<br><br>

<strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong>
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<li>Lead the scoping and design of research projects, working with senior leaders to influence policy and service design.</li>
<li>Identify and apply the most appropriate research methods to collect robust evidence.</li>
<li>Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, creating primary datasets in line with ethical standards.</li>
<li>Analyse data to generate insight, ensuring quality assurance throughout.</li>
<li>Produce clear, engaging reports and presentations for a range of audiences, including senior officers and the public.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with external partners, including local authorities and universities.</li>
<li>Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, maintaining pace and quality.</li>
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<h2>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</h2>



We’re looking for a skilled and experienced researcher who can lead complex projects and translate evidence into meaningful insight. You’ll be confident working across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders, and passionate about using research to improve outcomes for people in South Yorkshire.<br><br>

<strong>About you:</strong>
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<li>Education to degree level, with relevant training in social research.</li>
<li>Proven experience applying qualitative research methods and conducting qualitative analysis.</li>
<li>Strong statistical analytical skills, including designing data collection and evaluation methods.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of data collection and disclosure control.</li>
<li>Experience managing multiple research projects from scoping to dissemination.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex insight to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to build collaborative relationships with analysts and policy colleagues internally and externally.</li>
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<h2>Benefits</h2>



All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
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<strong>In addition to the above, some of benefits include -&nbsp;</strong>
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<strong>Annual Leave Purchase Scheme</strong>&nbsp;– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
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<strong>Hybrid working</strong>&nbsp;– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.&nbsp;
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<strong>Rewarding You</strong>&nbsp;- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
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<strong>Training on the job</strong>&nbsp;- Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
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<strong>Holiday&nbsp;</strong>– Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.<br><br><strong>Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority</strong>

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.



<h2>About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority</h2>

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.&nbsp;<br><br>In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal,&nbsp; and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.&nbsp; As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.&nbsp; Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.<br><br><strong>This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.<br></strong><br>South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.&nbsp; As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future.&nbsp; All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.<br><br>Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.<br><br><em>South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.<br></em>

Social Researcher

<h4> Location </h4> Derbyshire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Constable <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£29,907 - £48,231</p><h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4><p>Derbyshire Constabulary are looking for experienced police constables who have a passion for serving the communities of Derbyshire. Our key purpose is to fight crime, bring offenders to justice, and protect the vulnerable from harm.</p><p><strong>We would warmly welcome individuals who would be able to transfer to the High Peak area of the county although other postings are still available</strong>.</p><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p>Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area which includes large parts of the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life. However, we also have vibrant urban centres in the city of Derby and town of Chesterfield and our central location, with excellent transport links and trains taking you to London in 90 minutes, suiting those who also enjoy the city life or like to escape and travel on their rest days.</p><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><p>To reflect the communities we serve, we take a range of positive action measures when we’re recruiting. These aim to take away or reduce barriers that some cultural groups face when they look to work for us. We also promote a number of staff support networks for people who are already part of the policing family.</p><p>Join us and you’ll need to promote equality and diversity in all you do, every day. You’ll find our flexible policies and practices meet your individual needs, while supporting our values and ethos.</p><p>To deliver excellent service, we’re dedicated to maximising your unique potential. The aim is to build a positive workplace that supports each individual to reach their full potential and invests in our leaders at every level.</p><p><strong>The must haves</strong></p><ul><li>Have passed their probationary period.</li><li>Have a full, manual driving licence.</li><li>Are able to pass the necessary vetting and occupational health checks.</li><li>Are able to pass the Job Related Fitness Test.</li><li>Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.</li><li>Are a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force).</li></ul><p>For this vacancy we are only able to accept applications from currently serving officers wishing to transfer and not applicants with previous police service who wish to re-join.</p><p><strong>The Recruitment Process</strong></p><ul><li>Stage 1: Your application – you will need to provide evidence that demonstrates your competency to be a Police Constable.</li><li>Please ensure you review the Competency and Values Framework document before applying. As an experienced officer, you will have had a wealth of situations from which to draw your evidence.</li><li>Stage 2: Interview – this will be with two senior officers who will be assessing you against the personal qualities required for a Constable, and your commitment to Derbyshire Constabulary and the challenges that we face as a County (details of whether this will be conducted in person or online will be confirmed closer to the time).</li><li>Stage 3: Pre–employment checks – If you are successful at the interview, you will be invited in for a medical, fitness test and drug screening appointment. We will also carry out vetting checks and contact your current force HR department and line manager for employment references.</li><li>Stage 4: Final Offer – If all of the above checks are met satisfactorily, we will write to you offering you a position with Derbyshire Constabulary.</li></ul><p>Please note that the planned induction will need to be completed on a full-time basis.</p><p><strong>Next Steps</strong></p><p>Please click <strong>APPLY </strong>to complete your application.</p><p><strong>The closing date for this opportunity is Wednesday, 2 July 2025 at 23.55.</strong></p><p><strong>To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our </strong><a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>careers website</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.</p><br>





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Derbyshire Constabulary

Police Constable - Transferee (DP 25b)

<h4> Location </h4> Derbyshire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Detective Constable <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£29,907 - £48,231</p><h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV, RV <h4> Description </h4><p><strong>Make your experience count, join Derbyshire Constabulary!</strong></p><p>At Derbyshire Constabulary we pride ourselves on recognising people with real potential. That’s why we offer our officers so much support, motivation and training because, as they improve, so will our force.</p><p>Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area which includes large parts of the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life. However, we also have vibrant urban centres in the city of Derby and the town of Chesterfield and our central location, with excellent transport links and trains taking you to London in 90 minutes, suits those who also enjoy the city life or like to escape and travel on their rest days.</p><p>Whether you want to specialise in a particular area of policing, or progress through the ranks, our experienced leaders can help you to reach your goals. All you have to do is bring us your talent, dedication and enthusiasm and we’ll welcome you to the team.</p><p><strong>Currently we have vacancies within the following areas of the Crime Directorate. There may be additional vacancies available within other departments in due course and wherever possible we will look to accommodate requests in order of preference considering this alongside operational needs.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Child Investigation Team </strong>(Based at Chesterfield and Derby)</li><li><strong>Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Unit </strong>(Based at Chesterfield and Derby)</li><li><strong>High Risk Domestic Abuse </strong>(Based at Chesterfield and Derby)</li><li><strong>Criminal Investigation Dept </strong>(Based at Chesterfield and Derby)</li><li><strong>Major Crime Unit (MCU) </strong>(Based at Derby)</li><li><strong>Economic Crime Unit </strong>(Derby, Chesterfield, or HQ (Ripley)</li></ul><p>If you are high performing and looking for a new challenge, then this could be the place for you.</p><p>In return, as a detective officer transferring from a Home Office Police Force, you will retain:</p><ul><li>Your previous service and current levels of pay (excluding force specific benefits i.e. London weighting).</li><li>Annual leave entitlement, as long as there is no break in service.</li><li>Your current pension arrangements.</li></ul><p>We are also able to offer the 'Recommend Derbyshire' scheme for this vacancy, the details of which are attached.</p><p><strong>The must haves</strong></p><ul><li>Substantive in the rank of constable.</li><li>Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force).</li><li>Evidence of completion of ICIDP and competency at PIP level 2.</li><li>Experience of working in a PIP level 2 environment.</li><li>Have a full manual driving licence.</li><li>Prepared to use own vehicle and undertake assessment to drive Derbyshire police vehicles.</li><li>Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.</li><li>Have an in date job related fitness test (JRFT) and Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST).</li></ul><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><p>At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.</p><p><strong>What’s next ?</strong></p><p>If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please click apply to complete your application.</p><p><strong>This vacancy closes on Wednesday, 2 July at 23:55. </strong></p><p><strong>Please note we reserve the right to close this process at any time, should our required numbers be met.</strong></p><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p><p>Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England.</p><p><strong>To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our <a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.</strong></p><p>We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.</p><br><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-edd45a7f7d99/candidate/download_file_opp/8569/56782/1/0/4e35c67e6f4abc2f47aef8544b075541a53c757c" target="_blank"> Recommend Derbyshire Detective Constable - Transferees (DP 25,1).pdf – 41KB </a><br>





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