Clerical Assistant

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tees Valley is seeking a Clerical Assistant to support the Financial Protection team. The ideal candidate will have about 1 year of clerical experience and strong organizational skills. In this role, you'll be providing essential financial support to individuals across the Borough. The council offers competitive benefits, including ample annual leave, pension schemes, and various employee wellbeing programs. This opportunity promises a rewarding work environment with focus on community service.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes

Physiotherapy service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee benefit app and lifestyle savings

Qualifications

• Approximately 1 year’s experience of working in a clerical role.
• Capable of organizing own work and planning tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to individuals throughout the Borough.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Categories Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Directorate N/A Published Date 24/12/2025 Closing Date 11/01/2026

The Council is seeking to appoint a Clerical Assistant to work within the Financial Protection team which provides financial support to individuals throughout the Borough.

You should have approximately 1 year’s experience of working in a clerical role and be able to work under pressure, organise your own work and plan tasks to meet deadlines.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 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 option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi‑time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role and Person Specification attached.

General Information for Applicants:

Contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [e-mail] if you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.