Parks & Allotments Support Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and professional individual to provide essential administrative and coordination support within a busy operational service.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the capacity to work accurately within established financial and administrative systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, together with the ability to engage professionally with staff, contractors, and members of the public.

• Prepare correspondence, reports and management information.
• Support meetings through agenda preparation and minute‑taking.
• Ensure that procedures are interpreted and applied consistently.
• Handle customer enquiries, including sensitive or complex issues.
• Process financial transactions and support effective financial controls, budget monitoring and compliance.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confidence in the use of Microsoft Office and service‑specific databases.

• Experience in parks, allotments, property, facilities, leisure or environmental services.
• Experience in supporting contracts and suppliers.

We are looking for a candidate who understands the importance of confidentiality, data protection and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. If you share our values – Proud, Fair and Ambitious – we encourage you to apply and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality services for our communities.

If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have any unspent criminal convictions.

Apply online at , select "Apply Now" and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.