Team Co-ordinator

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

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Temporary Administrative Support role within Amber Valley Children’s Social Care. This fast-paced position requires excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and strong customer service. You will support operational teams, handle a variety of administrative tasks, and ensure efficient processes. Flexible working options and a range of employee benefits included. Full-time hours at 37 per week with a contract for 6 months.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to occupational health services

Discounts and cashback offers through Derbyshire Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team coordinating administrative duties.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and Data Protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Amber Valley Children’s Social Care.
• Ensure quality and standards in work processes.
• Take minutes at strategy meetings.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to stakeholders.
• Facilitate Induction Programme for new staff.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Ability to prioritise

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

Ready to shape a service that’s evolving through change and innovation?

Want to join an organisation committed to supporting our local community?

We’re building a new ‘One Council’ Business Services team – a centralised support function designed to deliver efficient, consistent processes and collaborative working across the council.

This is a fast-paced, varied role where you’ll need strong organisational skills, adaptability, and the ability to meet deadlines in a changing environment. If you’re a team player with a can-do attitude and enjoy finding solutions, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

Right now, this role focuses on supporting Amber Valley Children’s Social Care providing essential administrative and business support.

• Contract type: Temporary/fixed-term for a period of 6 months.
• Hours per week: full-time (37 hours)
• Work location: The Hub, South Normanton hybrid hours available.

Key tasks include:

• Providing support for operational teams on work processes and systems to ensure quality and standards are maintained
• Using various information technologies, including the use of a case management system
• Undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks, including taking minutes at strategy meetings etc
• Providing high-quality customer service to all internal and external stakeholders
• Provision of support and recording of discussions at regular meetings within the service ensuring action points are noted and prompt secure distribution
• Contribute to and facilitate Induction Programme for new staff

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:

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills whilst remaining flexible and supportive to others
• An ability to work as part of a team coordinating a wide range of administrative duties
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft packages
• A proactive approach to their own and the team’s performance
• Excellent customer service skills to build and maintain relationships with young people, Social Workers, Foster Carers and external agencies and partners
• An ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently or through a support team
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection

Why join us?

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Flexible working options.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid travel expenses for work-related travel.
• Cycle-to-work and smarter travel schemes.
• Access to occupational health services, including free eye tests and counselling.
• Derbyshire Rewards – hundreds of discounts and cashback offers.

Find out more about Derbyshire County Council here

See other Business Services vacancies here

If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please email [e-mail] and your query/request will be passed to the service.

Provisional interview date: 14th January 2026

Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft teams and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates.