Centre Admin & Exams Coordinator

Derbyshire County Council; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Smarter travel scheme

Supportive management and team

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a committed administrative assistant to support the Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES). The role involves organising exams, processing financial data, and ensuring smooth centre operations.

You will work with colleagues to provide high-quality service across locations, with a focus on deadlines and data confidentiality. The post requires good IT skills, strong communication, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft packages.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to meet service needs and work across sites.

Responsibilities

• Organising and processing exams
• Processing of financial information
• Health and safety tasks
• Responsibility for centre operations
• Supporting colleagues, liaising with customers/learners
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages
• Maintain confidentiality and handle data responsibly

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Data analysis

Confidentiality & GDPR understanding

Flexible / adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office / MS 365

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a committed administrative assistant to support the Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES). The role involves organising exams, processing financial data, and ensuring smooth centre operations.

You will work with colleagues to provide high-quality service across locations, with a focus on deadlines and data confidentiality. The post requires good IT skills, strong communication, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.