At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing essential support in housing and planning services.
- Company: A forward-thinking local government committed to community service and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and flexible working options including hybrid arrangements.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable administrative skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
You will be responsible for working with a customer focussed Support Services team within the Building & Safety Standards Section/ Planning and Housing Services and will work closely with the Housing Officers to ensure the team are providing a quality back‑office support service to customers/ service users.
You will provide a wide range of administrative tasks around various Planning/ Housing services using a range of bespoke ICT systems. Contribute to Business Support Lean Six Sigma ways of working and encourage staff to work with relevant DCC Departments to embrace and enhance current ways of working to make efficiency savings where relevant. A flexible approach must be adopted at all times and an ability to interchange between areas of work is essential.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should hold a NVQ Level 2 Business Administration or equivalent qualification, for example 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C). Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 3 August 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
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. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website. 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 and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the 'Person Specification' section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent via email. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
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