Business Services Assistant

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.

If you would like to know more about Derbyshire County Council please click here.

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Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 23 November 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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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be subject to service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

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.