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Business Services Assistant

Company:East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Salary:Not specified
Hours:Part-time
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:28 Oct 2026
Closing date:26 Nov 2026
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Summary

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date: 29 November 2026

Join our 'One Council' approach

We're looking for Business Services Assistants to join our growing Business Services function, supporting our 'One Council' vision, bringing together high-quality support services to better enable frontline teams.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a modern, collaborative service making a real impact!

The preferred working pattern for this role is Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9am-5pm

However, we welcome discussions around flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.

About the role

You'll provide efficient and professional admin support across services, including:

  • Providing a friendly, professional and efficient first point of contact via our telephone service.
  • Providing comprehensive administrative support to Adult Social Care teams, contributing to the effective delivery of services.
  • Manage and coordinate incoming work, ensuring records are maintained accurately and actions are completed promptly in line with data protection requirements.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to support service improvements.

About you

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
  • Have experience of working in a busy, customer-focused administrative environment
  • Be organised and able to prioritise workloads effectively
  • Have strong communication and ICT skills
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and GDPR requirements
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Support & Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

  • Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.

  • Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.

  • Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.

  • Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.

  • Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.

  • Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.

  • Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.

  • & much more

cst.bsrecruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk and your request will be forwarded to the service.

If you would like to know more about Derbyshire County Council, please click

here

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Provisional interview date week commencing 7

th December 2026

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