Business Support Officer - Level 1

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tees Valley is seeking a Business Support Officer Level 1 for the Procurement Team. This part-time position involves job sharing for 2 days a week, requiring an ability to provide comprehensive support to the team. The role comes with various benefits, including annual leave, pension scheme access, and flexi-time options.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to training and development

Access to free physiotherapy sessions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reduced cost membership for sports facilities

Subsidised Town Centre parking permits

Discounted Arriva Travel Pass

Access to Childcare Vouchers

Qualifications

• Ability to provide efficient and comprehensive service
• Experience in procurement or legal services is preferred

Responsibilities

• Join the Procurement Team as a Business Support Officer Level 1
• Work in job share for 2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday

Job description

Darlington Borough Council are seeking a Busness Support Officer Level 1 to join the Procurement Team in February 2026.

Overview

The role is job share for 2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday, 14.5 hours a week. You will be an integral part of the team providing an efficient and comprehensive service to the Procurement and wider Legal Services Commercial Team.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi‑time scheme
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Access to free physiotherapy sessions
• First class health and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords
• Reduced cost membership for the Dolphin Centre & Fit for Life Package
• Season ticket car parking permits or subsidised Town Centre parking permits subject to criteria
• Discounted Arriva Travel Pass
• Access to Childcare Vouchers scheme subject to criteria

Application

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Information. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.