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Support Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
15/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
£26,847 pa
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Admin/Secretarial/Customer Services
Vacancy ID:
301983
Employment Location:
Middlefields, South Shields
Post Number:
CO05426
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
22 Sep
Further Information
Support Officer
(Middlefields, South Shields)
£26,847 pa  
 
Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years
 
South Tyneside Council’s Asset and Property Services maintains and improves over 17,000 Council homes.  We are looking for a Support Officer to join a dedicated team delivering compliance where our culture really is all about our people and our customers.
 
If you are passionate and motivated to assist in delivering safe and comfortable homes for our residents in South Tyneside, then please read on.
 
At South Tyneside Council, we are passionate about delivering high-quality services.  An exciting opportunity has arisen where you will be part of the Property Services and Asset Team support team.  You will be based in the Repairs/Empty Homes Team and deal with our customers by arranging and amending appointments while providing high-quality administrative support, filing, raising and completing invoices, processing timesheets, co-ordinating the collection of incoming and outgoing correspondence, and ensuring urgent matters are promptly referred and dealt with.
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual and will provide you with any training and support required to fulfil the role.  So if you feel you have the right attitude, skills and business acumen to join an upbeat and passionate team we would love to hear from you.
 
This position will be based at Middlefields, South Shields however you must be flexible and prepared to travel to various locations around the Borough when required.
 
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Liam Wright, Operations Manager – Responsive Repairs on 07747 475 887 or Rob Marsden Operations Manager – Empty Homes on 07881 510 767.
 
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere 
 
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
 
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
 
Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.
 
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.