Temporary Admin Assistant — Community Protection Support

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council, based at Annand House, Meadowfield, is offering a temporary 12-month role within the Community Protection team. You will provide admin support for licences (Animal Licences, Body Art/Tattoo), process orders, log service requests, and handle enquiries by phone and email, including taking minutes at meetings.

The successful candidate will be well-organised, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and good IT skills.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent.
• Proficient IT skills and clear communication.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Admin support of licences including Animal Licences and Body Art / Tattoo.
• Process orders for Community Protection.
• Log customer service requests and handle enquiries by telephone and email.
• Take minutes of meetings and perform general administration duties.

Skills

Admin skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation

Telephone handling

Education

GCSEs A-C

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Durham County Council, based at Annand House, Meadowfield, is offering a temporary 12-month role within the Community Protection team. You will provide admin support for licences (Animal Licences, Body Art/Tattoo), process orders, log service requests, and handle enquiries by phone and email, including taking minutes at meetings.

The successful candidate will be well-organised, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and good IT skills.