Hybrid Admin & Recruitment Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a proactive Business Services Assistant to provide efficient admin support within the centralised function. You will help with recruitment processes, keep records accurately, and manage the team inbox while meeting deadlines in a busy office.

The role requires attendance in the County Hall, Matlock at least one day per week, with flexibility for weekly arrangements. You will join a friendly team and contribute to continuous improvements in processes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced admin environment.
• Confident in responding to professionals and clients via telephone and other channels.
• Proficient with MS 365 apps, especially Excel, Outlook and Teams, and quick to learn new systems.
• Able to work collaboratively, adapt to change and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Services Manager with end-to-end recruitment processes; liaise with managers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
• Manage and monitor the team inbox, respond to enquiries and signpost where needed.
• Coordinate and prioritise team tasks to meet targets.

Skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Conflict resolution

Data interpretation

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a proactive Business Services Assistant to provide efficient admin support within the centralised function. You will help with recruitment processes, keep records accurately, and manage the team inbox while meeting deadlines in a busy office.

The role requires attendance in the County Hall, Matlock at least one day per week, with flexibility for weekly arrangements. You will join a friendly team and contribute to continuous improvements in processes.