At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the welcoming face and organisational heartbeat of our Education Development Centre.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to education and leadership development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping others in a vibrant, busy environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent required.
Be the welcoming face and organisational heartbeat of the Education Development Centre & Durham Leadership Centre. We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised, and people‑focused individual to join our team as an Administrative Officer. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy helping others, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, this role could be your perfect fit.
What is involved:
- Front‑of‑house service – greeting visitors, supporting staff, and ensuring a professional and friendly first point of contact.
- Centre operations support – assisting the Leadership Centre Development Officer with the safe and smooth running of the building.
- IT and facilities coordination – providing basic IT support, managing room bookings, and maintaining essential health & safety records.
- Safety responsibilities – acting as Fire Marshal and First Aider (training provided if needed).
- Early Years Programme administration – supporting our Early Years Training Programme with high‑quality administrative assistance.
- Procurement tasks – raising orders for supplies and services for both Early Years and the Development Centre.
This is a non‑hybrid, office‑based role. You’ll be part of the team five days a week, ensuring consistent support for staff, visitors, and training events.
What will I need:
You’ll bring strong organisation and communication skills, a flexible, team‑focused approach, confidence using digital systems, and a clear commitment to confidentiality and delivering excellent service throughout your work. You will need a NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent). Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
Our offer to you:
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion:
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
Administrative Officer in Spennymoor employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Join a dynamic team at the Education Development Centre & Durham Leadership Centre, where we prioritise a supportive and inclusive work culture. As an Administrative Officer, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant environment dedicated to fostering learning and development. With a commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring that everyone can contribute to our mission of excellence in education.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
