Business Services Assistant

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Place seek to recruit a highly motivated individual to work as a member of the Highway Records and Searches Team. This is a full time post working flexitime on a Monday to Friday basis.  The team adopts an agile working policy with flexible working arrangements encompassing home and office working.

Working as part of a team you will be required to undertake a variety of general administrative tasks relating to the work of the Highways Records and Searches Team including the use of bespoke IT packages. You will be required to research, interpret and respond to highways related enquiries including working with maps of various scales. You will also be required to liaise regularly with colleagues across the department and other local authorities in relation to highway searches.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and a keen eye for detail are key in this role.  Proven literacy and numeracy skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will be required to work with detailed maps and must have sound analytical skills, be self-motivated and willing to adopt a flexible approach to meet priorities and deadlines.

The successful applicant will be well organised, have good planning skills and be able to set and achieve targets through regular performance review. Delivering performance through the departmental Personal Development Review System is essential and the successful applicant will have a collective responsibility to ensure standards continue to be exceeded and for supporting areas of weakness as and when required.

The ability to speak fluent English in order to be able to communicate fully in the role with clients/the public is essential in this role.

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

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Kay Hitchcock on 01629 538652 or Bev Heinzman on 01629 538654.

Provisional Interview Date:  18 September 2025

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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. If your visa allows you to work independently in the UK, include your share code and date of birth in your application. If shortlisted, we will verify your status before proceeding.

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.