Business Services Assistant (4 Posts)

Job title:

Business Services Assistant (4 Posts)

Company

Derbyshire County Council

Job description

LocationCounty Hall, Matlock or Chesterfield areaReferenceJOB/24/03914Salary detailsGrade 5 £23,114 – £23,500 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanent and Fixed Term- Due to funding for 1 year from start dateHours37 hours per weekClosing Date17 November 2024Appointment type: 2 x Permanent and 2 x Fixed Term for 1 yearVarious opportunities have arisen within the Business Services Team for a committed and flexible individual to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Education Welfare Service (EWS).The posts are 37 hours per week. The working pattern for this post is Monday to Friday with a minimum of 1 day being office based and the remainder from home.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:

• Administrating the Local Authority responsibility for unsatisfactory school attendance which includes issuing penalty notices and/or prosecution process.
• Taking and receiving phone calls from the public, and professionals in relation to individual cases and generic queries.
• Checking paperwork for legal compliance.
• Part of a wider team of administrators with responsibility for children missing from school and children in entertainment and employment.

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.If you wish to be considered for only a permanent or a fixed term post, please state which one in the application.Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Excellent IT skills, which includes the use of Microsoft packages, and some bespoke software
• An ability to work as part of a team undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Good organisational
• An ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• An ability to interpret information and analyse data.
• An ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.
• Enthusiasm and transferable skills
• Minute/note taking experience
• Previous financial experience would be beneficial

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 clickFor details of other Business Services vacancies in Childrens Services, please clickIf you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please contact Cilla Warrington, 01629535756, or email and your query/request will be passed to the relevant service.Provisional interview date: w/c 25 November 2024Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft teams and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates.CSBS2022Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, clickCS1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there’ll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 99.2 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

Expected salary

£23114 – 23500 per year

Location

Warrington, Cheshire – Derbyshire

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 05:30:37 GMT

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