Assistant Director - Regulatory Services (Full Time)

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package

Location: Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Closing date: 7 June 2026

Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. As Assistant Director - Regulatory Services, you will play a critical role in protecting what makes Derbyshire special while enabling sustainable development and economic prosperity.

Leading Planning, Highways (development control), Trading Standards and Land Charges, you will ensure these services work seamlessly together to support housing delivery, infrastructure growth, safe communities and thriving local businesses. From influencing major developments to ensuring compliance and protecting residents, your work will be visible in towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the county.

As part of our Economy & Regeneration leadership team, you'll drive service transformation, performance and innovation, helping us respond to future challenges and opportunities, including local government reorganisation.

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads high performing services with confidence and clarity
• Can translate strategy into real world impact
• Builds strong partnerships to deliver better outcomes

Why this role matters

Every decision you shape will help create places people are proud to call home. Lead where it truly makes a difference.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Lyndsay Broome at .