At a Glance
- Tasks: Support employment and skills initiatives, manage enquiries, and coordinate events.
- Company: Join Derby City Council, dedicated to community growth and support.
- Benefits: Flexible work, 27 days leave, pension scheme, and professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with diverse opportunities and support networks.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enhancing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and communication skills; customer service focus.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 27254 £ per year.
Role: Employment and Skills Hub Administrator
Salary: Grade D £26,403 - £27,254 a year
Location: Council House, Derby
Hours: 37 hours a week
Closing Date: Monday 10 August 2026
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2029 (extension subject to funding)
Are you an organised, proactive and customer-focused administrator looking to make a positive impact in Derby? We're seeking an enthusiastic Employment & Skills Hub Administrator to join our Derby Jobs and Employment & Skills Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of employment, skills and training initiatives that help residents access opportunities and support local businesses to recruit.
As a central member of the team, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across all areas; coordinating communications and events, managing customer enquiries, supporting with performance monitoring and contributing to the smooth running of the Employment & Skills Hub. We're looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team making a real difference to people's lives and supporting Derby's economic growth.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work/life balance scheme
- Hybrid working
- Modern office environment
- Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
- Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
- Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
- Support for colleagues who are carers
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Monday 10 August 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews are to be held on Tuesday 18th August 2026.
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help.
Employment and Skills Hub Administrator employer: Derby City Council
Derby City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and professional growth. As a Tractor Driver/Gardener, you will benefit from a generous annual leave package, a local government pension scheme, and access to exclusive discounts through Team Derby Rewards, making it a rewarding place to build your career in grounds maintenance.
