Full job descriptionArea Admin Assistant (Hexham)Job InformationWe are looking for an Admin Assistant to join our busy team based at our Tyne Mills Local Services Depot in Hexham. The admin team provide essential back office support to colleagues in both Technical Services and Neighbourhood Services.
Please note that this is a full time, fixed term position until 31/12/2026 but we would welcome applications on a secondment or part-time basis.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Nicola Wardle via email;
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ’Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
*26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
*Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
Attached documents*Candidate Guide .pdf
*23 NEW Business Support Coordinator (Neighbourhood Services).pdf
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Area Admin Assistant (Hexham)*Salary £26,403 - £28,142
*Frequency Annual
*Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/2989/DE
*Contract Type Fixed Term
*Closing Date 13 August, 2026
*Job Category Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
*Directorate Place and Regeneration
*Location Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, United Kingdom
*Posted on 28 July, 2026