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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Partnership Support Officer to join our Partnerships and Consultation Team.

You will provide support to the Policy and Consultation Team, working with a range of partners to help deliver key strategic priorities, partnership initiatives and the Asset and Service Transfer Programme.
 
This vacancy is available on a temporary basis for 24 months.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
 
You will support the delivery of partnership activities and the Asset and Service Transfer Programme, working with community groups, partners and colleagues across a range of strategic priorities. The role includes supporting partnership plans and initiatives, assisting community groups through the asset transfer process, and providing administrative, financial and project support.
 
Key responsibilities include:
 

• Supporting community groups through the asset transfer process, including funding, leases, capacity building, training, and support needs.
• Liaising with community groups and partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors, and responding to requests for information.
• Supporting the development and review of partnership strategies, plans, policies and procedures.
• Producing reports, briefing materials, presentations, case studies, publicity materials and other documentation.
• Supporting consultation and engagement activities, performance monitoring, financial administration and the maintenance of administrative systems. 

We encourage you to contact Clare Marshall, Partnerships and Consultation Team Manager via email at Clare.Marshall@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?
 

• Educated to NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject area (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate significant relevant experience.
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of organisations and stakeholders, specifically the voluntary and community sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people. 

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS
 
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th August 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 RecruitmentCorporateAffairs@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 9 £35,412 - £39,152

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer