Business Services Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7017 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Services Team for a committed and flexible individual to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Children with Disabilities Service
You will be joining a friendly team of experienced Business Services Assistants. The role is varied, fast-paced and the ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines is essential.
What will I be doing:
- Placing orders for goods and services and processing payment of invoices
- Processing petty cash requests
- Co-ordination of meetings, including attendance and minute taking
- Provision of administrative support to the Head of Service, Children with Disabilities Service, including calendar management, co-ordination of agenda for managers meetings and formatting of letters
- Oversight of IT inventory
- Answering telephone calls from families and professionals and message taking
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. It's important to detail how you meet the essential requirements in the “Suitability for Job” section on your application form
Skills and Experience we are looking for:
- Excellent IT skills, which includes the use of Microsoft packages.
- An ability to supervise staff
- 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.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.
- Enthusiasm and transferable skills
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
- 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
For details of other Business Services vacancies in Childrens Services, please click here
If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please email csbs.review@derbyshire.gov.uk and your query/request will be passed to the relevant service
Provisional interview date: Friday 31 October/Monday 3 November 25
Interviews will likely be in person and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates.