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An exciting opportunity has arisen for five Pay, Reward & Employment Services Support Officers to join our CIPP accredited team.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED? 

Sharing your working week between modern renovated office accommodation and home working, the PRES Support Officers are key posts within our team.  We are looking for someone to join our team and contribute to the provision of an effective and accurate HR/Payroll service for a wide range of customers, including council employees and external organisations.

You will work within a cohesive team to ensure accurate and timely HR/Payroll changes are processed to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. 
 
We are looking for someone with experience of working in an office environment and working with IT systems and processes as well as providing efficient, high quality professional services to customers.
 
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with to join a friendly and experienced team and further develop their career.
 
These posts are temporary until 31st March 2028.
 
We encourage you to contact Pamela Smith or Susan Mitchell via email at pamela.smith@durham.gov.uk or susan.mitchell@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about these roles. 
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 

You should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant qualification.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
 
REWARDS AND BENEFITS

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
 

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

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Rewards and Benefits

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HYBRID WORKING

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. 
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
 
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 
INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on 16th June 2025.

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.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
 
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   
 
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  
 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk
 
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