Business Services Assistant

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

Provisional interview date week commencing 7th December 2026