Business Services Assistant

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Services Team for committed and flexible individuals to provide efficient and effective administrative support. We have a centralised support function to deliver efficient, consistent processes and collaborative working across the council.

You will be joining a friendly team of experienced Business Services Assistants in Schools and Learning as part of the Inclusion Support Service. This is a fast-paced, varied role where you’ll need strong organisational skills, adaptability, and the ability to meet deadlines in a changing environment. If you’re a team player with a can-do attitude and enjoy finding solutions, we’d like to hear from you.

While the role provides flexibility, you are required to attend the office for a minimum of one day per week. Weekly arrangements may vary, and flexibility to work in the office when required is essential. The team is based in several locations across the County including Alfreton, Chesterfield and Matlock.  Although the base location is currently Cotmanhay this will be changing and the preferred base location from our sites can be discussed at interview.   

The preferred working pattern for this role is 9 to 5, although flexibility can be considered.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing Inclusion Fund and Post-16 Panel processes, ensuring applications, decisions and records are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Provide high-quality administrative support and advice to schools, providers, managers and professionals, responding to enquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working, making recommendations that support efficient, accurate and consistent service
• Coordinate workloads and support colleagues, ensuring information is accurate, deadlines are met, and services are delivered efficiently across the team. 

What we’re looking for:

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Confident communicator, providing timely and professional support to clients, colleagues and partners.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365, with the ability to analyse data, learn new systems and maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and adapt to change, ideally some financial experience.

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 for part time staff).
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses for work related travel
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback

Have a question about the role? Please contact cst.bsrecruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk and your request will be forwarded to the service.

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Provisional Interview Date: 14 September 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.