Business Services Assistant

Location: Derbyshire
Job Expires: 2026-11-15

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date: 15 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!

You will be joining a friendly team of experienced Business Services Assistants within the child protection team.  The role is varied, fast-paced and the ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines is essential 

About the role

You’ll provide efficient and professional admin support across services, including:

  • Managing enquiries and supporting stakeholders
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements
  • Arranging Allegation Management and missing from home and care meetings,  including minute taking
  • Processing Police Missing and Found notifications
  • Working flexibly across teams and supporting service improvements

About you

  • Have experience in a busy, customer-focused admin environment
  • Be organised and able to prioritise workloads effectively
  • Have strong communication and ICT skills
  • Understand confidentiality and GDPR requirements
  • Work well across teams and use initiative to solve problems

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: Week Commencing 23 November 2026