Clean & Green Administration Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted leisure centre membership

Job summary

Derbyshire Dales District Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Community & Environmental Services team at Northwood Depot, Darley Dale. You will provide wide-ranging administrative support, communicating effectively with colleagues and external partners.

The role involves data handling, Excel-based reporting, and assisting in day-to-day operations in a busy council environment. A positive, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Broad administrative support experience preferable.
• Strong data handling and Excel skills desired.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Record vehicle inspection sheets and handle data management.
• Answer telephone and email enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Order uniforms and office supplies as needed.
• Support accurate data collection and reporting to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Administrative support

Tools

Excel

Job description

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Derbyshire Dales District Council is delighted to be recruiting an Administration Assistant to join our Community & Environmental Services team.

Based at our Northwood Depot in Darley Dale, this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive, and motivated individual to become part of a busy, customer-focused service. We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support and enjoys working as part of a dynamic team where no two days are the same.

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of office and administrative support, helping to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the service. Typical duties may include recording vehicle inspection sheets, responding to telephone and email enquiries, ordering uniforms and supplies, and supporting accurate data collection and management.

The role also offers the opportunity to use and develop your analytical and creative skills by presenting and maintaining data in Excel, identifying trends, and suggesting improvements to working practices and processes. You will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.

As a Local Authority, we offer an attractive range of benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays:, raising to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regular pay increments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted leisure centre membership across the district

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact David Martin on 01629 761356.

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.