Business Services Officer

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Place are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to assist us in continuing to deliver excellent quality business support services to the Highways Design Team.

The position offers a varied and interesting workload that will challenge and develop your existing skills base. You will be joining a small team who are supportive and keen to facilitate your development.

What will I be doing?

• Assist in supporting the new Time Management system for staff across the whole of the Place department for financial and performance management.
• Process information and provide management support in respect of the new system.
• Update policies and procedures in accordance with financial regulations and the Data Protection Act.
• Assist in the training of staff on systems and procedures and the production of necessary training documentation required.
• Provide Management information reports and effective support on specialised systems or procedures.
• Provide responses to enquiries from suppliers, customers and service users.
• Work on Excel spreadsheets and databases.
• Use Corporate systems SAP Finance and SAP Orderpoint.
• Provide day to day office administrative support.

What skills and experience do I need to have?

• Qualified to level 3 in business administration or similar qualification with two years experience.
• Effective communication skills as you will need to liaise with service users and internal and external agencies.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy & attention to detail with great numeracy skills.
• Experience in using MS Office systems with good general information & technology skills, which includes using a range of IT systems and packages.

These lists are not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

You will work closely with other Services within Place and the Highways Design Team to continually develop service improvement and efficiencies whilst embracing new technologies and best working practices.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.  

What we offer you: 

• Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Commitment to your development with ongoing training opportunities
• Occupational Health service
• Physiotherapy Service
• An in-house Counselling Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• Our Derbyshire Rewards Scheme 

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our website.

Our Business Support Office is contractually based at Station Road, Darley Dale in Matlock, Derbyshire, but this post is classified as flexible and so there'll be an opportunity to discuss home working arrangements at interview.

For more information on other vacancies, the wonderful work we do and the benefits we can offer simply visit our webpage.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Lenny Winson-Brown Lelanya.Winson-Brown@derbyshire.gov.uk

 Provisional Interview Dates: 3 August 2026

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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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.