Business Services Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave per year (+ pro‑r

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Smarter travel scheme

Supportive management and team

In-house occupational services (eye, 


Derbyshire rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) is seeking a diligent administrative support officer to join the Business Services Team. You will organise exams, handle financial information, and support centre operations across locations, with travel as needed.

The role is Tuesday and Thursday in centre, with training provided. You will work in a busy office environment, delivering accurate data processing, safeguarding confidential information, and providing

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret information and analyse data.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.
• Enthusiasm and transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Organising and processing exams.
• Processing of financial information.
• Health and safety tasks.
• Responsibility for centre operations.
• Supporting colleagues, liaising with customers/learners.

Skills

IT Skills

Office environment experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Confidentiality GDPR

NVQ Level 2 / Office experience

Enthusiasm & transferable skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing date: 25 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Services Team for a committed and flexible individual to provide efficient and effective administrative support to Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES).

You will be joining a friendly team and the ability to work effectively as part of that team and meet deadlines is essential. The role is varied and fast paced. You may be required to work across different locations and must be able to travel to meet service needs.

The working pattern for this role is Tuesday and Thursday in centre.

What will I be doing (training will be provided):

• Organising and processing exams
• Processing of financial information
• Health and safety tasks
• Responsibility for centre operations
• Supporting colleagues, liaising with customers/learners

We value your unique skills, knowledge, and experience, so please read the full Job and Person Profile to ensure you submit the best possible application. It's important to detail how you meet the essential requirements in the “Suitability for Job” section on your application form

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Excellent IT skills, which includes the use of Microsoft packages.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• An ability to interpret information and analyse data.
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.
• Previous financial experience would be beneficial.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.
• Enthusiasm and transferable skills

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).
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team
• 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 [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the service.

Interviews will be conducted at the Centre and arrangements will be confirmed with successful candidates.

Provisional interview date: week commencing 2nd November 2026