Job Description

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

A vacancy has arisen within Business Services for a full-time Administration Assistant. This is a temporary position to cover a period of maternity leave. The vacancy is for 9 months, or until the return of the substantive post holder.



This is an exciting opportunity to join the team who support our Highway Services, duties include:
Creating project files for site Raising invoices and resolving invoice queries Administering timesheets for the operational workforce Input project costs into the system Providing general administrative support to the Highway Services team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who takes pride in providing excellent customer-service. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy, be well-organised and flexible, have good IT skills and manage changing priorities. You will also need to be able to work unsupervised using your initiative.



For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jamie Thompson via email at jamie.thompson@durham.gov.uk or on tel: 03000 269194

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You must have 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent.



Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Meadowfield Depot on 11th November 2025.



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 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. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website.




If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email recruitmentresources@durham.gov.uk



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