Business Services Assistant ( 2 Posts)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking 2 x Grade 7 Business Services Assistants to provide administrative support within community services in Derbyshire. Candidates should have excellent IT and communication skills, experience in a busy office, and be able to manage financial tasks. This rewarding role offers benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave, and various training opportunities, fostering a supportive work environment. Interested candidates can contact the provided email for more information.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests and physiotherapy

Discounts through Derbyshire rewards

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work as part of a team and undertake a variety of administrative duties.
• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Ability to understand confidentiality, GDPR, and Data Protection.

Responsibilities

• Support Group & Service Managers including minute taking at meetings.
• Coordinate diaries and meetings.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and professionals.
• Utilise internal client systems and provide IT support.
• Manage financial tasks like petty cash and debit card handling.
• Assist with the recruitment process of operational staff.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to analyse data

Financial experience

Job description

Closing date: 11 January 2026

We’re recruiting for 2 x Grade 7 Business Services Assistants to support the development of our business services offer to our community support bed services across Derbyshire. These services are delivered at Bennerley Fields in Ilkeston and Staveley Centre in Chesterfield.

Our Community Support Beds offer short-term assessment and reablement/ rehabilitation to people, helping people to regain confidence and maximise their independence, in order to return home wherever possible. They are used to support people leaving hospital, requiring an urgent community response or who would benefit from reablement in a bedded care setting. They are staffed by skilled multi-disciplinary teams from health and social care. The services are going through an exciting period of change over 2025-2026 and need excellent and innovative workers who are passionate about improving services for people in Derbyshire.

In this role you would work closely with this multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient administrative approaches that support the effective functioning of the team, looking for opportunities to streamline the administrative work of the team and make the most of technological solutions. You would also be providing support to a team of Grade 5 Business Services Assistants to help with the adoption of new ways of working.

What will I be doing:

• Duties will include support to Group & Service Managers, which includes minute taking at a variety of meetings.
• Coordination of diaries and meetings.
• Liaising within internal and external clients and professionals.
• Utilising the internal client system and general IT support to colleagues.
• Financial tasks may include petty cash, debit card holder and utilising the internal financial systems following set financial guidance.
• Coordination, support and assistance to recruitment process of operational staff following HR processes.

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.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Excellent IT skills, which includes the use of Microsoft packages.
• An ability to work as part of a team undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
• 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.
• Assist and support with streamlining processes and implementation
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.
• Previous financial experience would be beneficial.
• Enthusiasm and transferable skills

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts include:

• 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

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

If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please contact email [e-mail].

Provisional Interview Date: 21st January 2026