Peatland Administration & Finance Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
19/10/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/11/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 6 £24,054 - £26,845 (Pay Award Pending)
Employment Location:
AONB Office, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland.
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint a Peatland Administration & Finance Officer for our North Pennines AONB Partnership team on a temporary basis until 31st March 2025.
You will provide administrative and financial management support to the delivery of the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Peatland Programme.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Some of the duties of this role include, but aren’t limited to, are:
*To monitor expenditure against projects within the significant budget of the Peatland Programme, organise monthly budget meetings and to work closely with the Programme Manager.
*Supporting project and programme-level evaluation, including reporting to funders and the AONB Partnership.
*Assisting the Programme Manager to track the deliverables and milestones of the Peatland Programme
*To attend Advisory Board meetings and, when required, to report on activities to partners at these meetings.
*Ensure monthly procurement returns are completed in a timely manner and with all receipt documentation.
*Support the administration and financial activities of the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Peatland Programme.
*Supporting colleagues through delivery of effective administration and financial management.
We encourage you to contact Paul Leadbitter, Peatland Programme Manager, via email at pleadbitter@northpenninesaonb.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Essential qualification for this post is an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or an equivalent relevant qualification.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
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.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held at the AONB Offices in Stanhope on 4th December 2023.
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.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
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 the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.