Administrative Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time Administration Officer to join our dedicated team within Business Services.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Working for Business Services at the Education Development Centre, Spennymoor, the post holder will provide professional and efficient administrative support to facilitate the day-to-day running of the Specialist Inclusion Support Service. They will also be part of the wider Business Services administration team undertaking statutory duties to support the SEND and Inclusion service. A key part of this role involves managing and responding to emails from the service team and key stakeholders, maintaining the data management system, formatting and typing documents, and progressing service referrals.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

This is a fast-moving role with plenty of variety. Applicants must be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail. The ability to work quickly, accurately, and methodically through high volumes of work is essential. Applicants should be educated to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. Please refer to the attached person specification for full criteria.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year, rising to 32 days after five years of continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours, and flexi-time (up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office).
• Contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and top-up options through Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Wellbeing Portal and Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Various learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme with discounts at major retailers.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Staff networks promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Trade Union membership.
• Other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

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HYBRID WORKING (if applicable)

Durham County Council operates a hybrid working policy: 2 days in the workplace and 3 days remote, pro-rated for part-time roles. Arrangements are at managers' discretion, or you may work all contracted hours in the office if preferred.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We are committed to fair employment policies and welcome applications from all, considering candidates solely on their skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and support throughout the recruitment process.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 28th July 2025. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants meeting all essential criteria who disclose a disability, are a looked-after young person, care leaver, or veteran.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section to demonstrate your experience, skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Failure to evidence essential qualifications and experience will result in non-shortlisting.

If you need support or assistance, contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk or call 03000 26 27 27 (option 3).

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