Durham County Council is hiring a Transport Administration Assistant on a Full-Time basis
Employer: Durham County Council
Location: Corton House, Durham (may be required to work at other council workplaces across County Durham)
Salary: Grade 4 £25,583 – £26,824
Contract type: Temporary (18 months)
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 12 January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
Overview
- 18-month temporary full-time administrative role within Passenger Transport Business Services
- Based at Corton House, Durham with potential travel to other council sites
- Supports the Passenger Transport Contracts team to ensure safe and efficient transport services
- Focus on school transport, social care transport and community transport schemes
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, procurement, management and monitoring of transport arrangements for school travel and social care
- Assist Contracts Officers and senior managers with reporting contract breaches, complaints and safeguarding concerns
- Prepare procurement documentation including tenders, contracts, marketing materials and communications
- Handle bookings and enquiries for Link 2, Access Bus, Health Service Journeys and DRT schemes
- Maintain and update databases, assist with data analysis and ensure invoices are processed correctly
Essential Requirements
- BTEC ONC in Public Administration or NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration (or willingness to complete within 6 months)
- Previous administrative experience and ability to work to deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Good IT literacy
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing tasks
Interviews
- Expected to take place on Tuesday 20 January 2026
- Guaranteed interview scheme available for eligible applicants who meet essential criteria
Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ local government service
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where applicable
- Access to a wide range of council rewards and benefits
Equality and Inclusion
- Disability Confident Leader
- Applications welcomed from all backgrounds
- Support available throughout the recruitment process, including for neurodivergent applicants
Application Information
- Applications must be completed online via Northeast Jobs
- CVs are not accepted
- Use the person specification section to evidence essential criteria
- All correspondence will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk
Informal Enquiries
- Natalie Ellison – natalie.ellison@durham.gov.uk
- Garry Pearsall – garry.pearsall@durham.gov.uk
To apply please see the official vacancy page here.