Business Services Assistant

at  Derbyshire County Council

Two opportunities have arisen within the Business Services Team for a committed and flexible individual to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Early Help & Safeguarding teams.
You will be joining a friendly team of experienced Business Services Assistants. The role is varied, fast-paced and the ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines is essential.
Post 1 – 18.5 hours, Safeguarding, permanent, based at Kent’s Bank Road, Buxton. The working pattern expectation is Monday and Tuesday all day, Wednesday pm. Our core office hours for visitors is 09.00am to 17.00pm. You may be required to work across other sites within the Locality area for purposes of cover arrangements.
Post 2 – 18.5 hours, Family Help, permanent, based at Heanor Children’s Centre. The working pattern is Wednesday pm, Thursday and Friday all day. The centre is open for visitors is 09.00am to 17.00pm.
Post 3 - 37 hours, Family Help, fixed term covering maternity until December 2025, based at Brimington Children’s Centre.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent IT skills, which includes the use of Microsoft packages.
• An ability to work as part of a team undertaking a wide range of general administrative tasks.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Good communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational
• An ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• An ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.
• Enthusiasm and transferable skills

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites.
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team.
• Access to our in-house occupational services which includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling.
• Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback

If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please email csbs.review@derbyshire.gov.uk and your query/request will be passed to the relevant service.

Please refer the Job description for details