We’re looking for an Administration Support Officer that can support the NETPark Team in a fast-paced office environment.
Further Information
We’re looking for an Administration Support Officer that can support the NETPark Team in a fast-paced office environment.
You’ll be joining the team within Business Durham based at NETPark, so if you’re a good communicator with the ability to think laterally and understand property we want to hear from you.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
This role will be based in the newly developed Welcome Hub, the role will support all of the NETPark Team including supporting Reception, Goods In, preparing and clearing meeting rooms, greeting visitors, tenants and contractors, creating on-site promotional material, purchasing, key management, store inventory and lots more!
You’ll have a keen eye for detail, be a team player and be able to multitask, whilst providing a warm welcome to everyone who enters the building.
We encourage to you contact Gill Jewson, NETPark Deputy Manager for an informal chat about the role via email gillian.jewson@durham.gov.uk
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will have a NVQ in Level 3 in business administration or be able to show substantial office administration experience and should have experience in a customer facing environment. Patience, resilience and a good sense of humour may also be useful!
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
Please note that hybrid working does not apply to this role.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on eitherThursday 19 or Friday 20 February 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 (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us)
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.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is restricted to employees of Durham County Council which includes all permanent, temporary, fixed term employees and agency workers. Please note that the interview date must be prior to your contract end date if temporary.
Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who would like to be considered for this vacancy should contact the Resourcing team via email alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk
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 (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us)
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentREG@durham.gov.uk
We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent.
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