Employer: Durham County Council
Location: Meadowfield Depot, County Durham (may be required to work at other council workplaces)
Salary: Grade 4 £25,583 – £26,824
Contract type: Temporary (18 months)
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 11 January 2026
Interview date: 21 January 2026
Post number: RES/25/270
Overview
• Full-time temporary administration role for 18 months
• Based at Annand House, Meadowfield, supporting the Community Protection team
• Provides essential administrative and customer service support across licensing and community protection functions
Key Responsibilities
• Administrative support for licences including Animal Licences and Body Art / Tattoo licences
• Processing orders for the Community Protection service
• Logging and managing customer service requests
• Handling enquiries via telephone and email
• Taking minutes of meetings
• Carrying out general administrative duties
Essential Requirements
• 5 GCSEs (grades A–C) or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Well organised, flexible and able to manage changing priorities
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
Interviews
• Anticipated to be held on 21 January 2026 at Meadowfield Depot
• 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
Equality and Inclusion
• Equal opportunities employer
• Disability Confident Leader
• Applications welcomed from all backgrounds
• Support available throughout the recruitment process
Application Information
• Applications must be completed online via the Northeast Jobs portal
• CVs are not accepted
• Use the person specification section to evidence essential criteria
• All correspondence will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk
Further Information
• Jamie Thompson – jamie.thompson@durham.gov.uk
• Telephone: 03000 269194
To apply please see the official vacancy page here.