Jobs

Why choose Durham County Council?

We are a forward-looking council and recognise the need for passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the varied communities, people, and businesses of County Durham.

To find out more about who we are, who we serve, what we do, and our current and future ambitions, please visit:
 
Durham County Council – About Us

WHAT IS INVOLVED? 

From day one you will receive full training, support, and mentoring, not only from your managers but also from your colleagues. The training will complement and develop the skills you already have.
 
We are a supportive and enthusiastic team responsible for payments to the Council’s Social Care providers. You will provide responsive and efficient support to care providers and assist in processing accurate payments and reclaiming overpaid amounts.
 
If you have experience of dealing with financial processes or accounts payable and dealing with internal and external customers in a caring and supportive manner and want to make a real difference to our residents, then we want to hear from you.

We encourage you to contact David Bird via email at david.bird@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 
 
You should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or Level 2/3 and relevant experience of working in an accounts payable or transactional purchasing environment working in a financial services/support environment.

You should also have good organisational, numerical and time management skills

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
 
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure.
 
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.
• 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.

Take a closer look:
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.
 
Take a closer look:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 
INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held as soon after the closing date as possible.

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 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk
 
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