Derbyshire County Council

Assistant Director of Regulatory Services

Location: County Hall, Matlock/Hybrid
Reference: JOB/26/01541
Salary details: Grade 16 £71,202 - £77,495 per annum
Job term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 07 June 2026

Do you enjoy being part of a high performing  service, working in a supportive environment where your talents are recognised, nurtured and developed?

Want to work in stunning location in the heart of the Derbyshire and make a real, positive difference to people’s live?

Derbyshire County Council is driving forward an ambitious economic growth programme supported by first class statutory services. Creating a stronger, more sustainable economy with vibrant communities and places where people and businesses can prosper is a key priority in our Council Plan.

Quality of place and space is everything in this beautiful county and we are looking for a highly-motivated, talented individual to lead our range of regulatory services which sit at the heart of our place-making agenda. Responsible for Planning (local plans and DM), Highways (development control), land searches and trading standards,  your values-based leadership style will be  key in driving the service through a period of transformation.

As part of the Place Department’s leadership family, you will help shape and deliver our strategic ambitions, support place-shaping strategies and be the key driver of high quality, place making services. You will be instrumental to our continued journey as a modern, efficient local authority and will be an ambassador for everything that is great about this beautiful county of Derbyshire.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director Regulatory Services you will:
Provide leadership and management to Planning, Highways (development control) and Trading Standards services, ensuring all statutory, regulation and compliance requirements are met and that place outcomes are achieved
Be responsible for delivering a connected but distinct range of services that impact the quality of place and of people’s lives
Work with developers, local businesses, local authorities and Government agencies to achieve the Council’s regeneration ambitions
Operate as a key member of the Economy and Regeneration Service Management Team, driving delivery, transformation, performance improvement and best value, including supporting the Council’s journey towards local government reorganisation

Who we are looking for:
An experienced and credible leader with acute management skills
A strategic thinker who can translate policy into deliverable action
An ability to influence and collaborate with a range of external agencies to secure the best outcomes for local residents and businesses
Expert knowledge of at least one of the service areas
An evidenced track record of delivering high performing services, managing change and achieving results
Strong financial acumen and experience of managing complex budgets, including external grants
Political acumen and experience of working effectively with elected members

This opportunity would particularly suit:
Individuals looking to gain or strengthen their experience at assistant director level
Broaden and deepen their management and leadership skills
Support the organisation through a period of transition

Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026

Provisional Interview Dates: Monday 22nd/ Friday 26th June 2026 

To apply click here or if you would like to find out more and have an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Joe Batty - Director or Economy & Regeneration at [email protected] 

We really look forward to hearing from you!