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We are looking for someone to join our team for a short period as a Project Support Officer within the Supporting the Provider Market (STPM) team.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be joining the Integrated Strategic Commissioning Team within Adult and Health Services, working closely with colleagues who support care providers across County Durham.
 
The STPM team delivers a wide range of improvement projects, provider training, events and system-wide initiatives that strengthen the adult social care market.
 
As a Project Support Officer, you will provide day-to-day project and administrative support across all areas of the STPM work. You will help coordinate provider training and meetings, support events and projects, manage data and reporting requirements, and assist with ordering equipment, processing invoices, and maintaining efficient administrative systems.
 
You will also support system rollouts, assist with monitoring returns, help prepare documentation for audits, and work with providers and partner agencies to support effective administration of programmes.
 
You will be part of a busy, supportive team making a real difference to the adult social care sector in County Durham.

We encourage you to contact Diane Moore via email at diane.moore@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need:

• A Level 4 qualification in Business Administration or relevant experience.
• Experience in clerical/administrative work, including finance systems and processes.
• Substantial experience in a relevant role.
• Confidence using a range of IT systems (Word, Excel, databases).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with internal teams, providers and wider stakeholders.
• Ability to gather, collate and record information accurately.
• A confidential, professional approach.

Please refer to the full Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on Week Commencing 20th April 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.

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 and neurodivergent 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.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentAHS@durham.gov.uk.
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 - £31,022

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer