Jobs and Careers

Part-time Sports Attendant (18 hours per week)

Spinal Scale – 1 (ii) Point 3

£12.85 per hour or £24,796 per annum, pro rata

Do you want to work in a small friendly environment with the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in the leisure industry? We have a vacancy for a part-time Sports Attendant at the Oak Leaf Sports Complex. 

The ideal candidate will be someone who has, or is working towards, a sports coaching qualification/award to supervise sports activities, run junior sports sessions and parties.

The postholder will be required to work on a rota basis which includes evenings and weekends.  Bank holiday working will also be required.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.

The job brings with it benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service (pro rata); access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and discounted memberships at the Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.

For further details, a job description and person specification, or an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Sports Complex Manager, Andrew Clark on 01325 300600 or by email at andrew.clark@great-aycliffe.gov.uk. The Recruitment Pack can also be found with the application form on our website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs

Please forward your CV or application form by email to: info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or by post to Great Aycliffe Town Council Offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 6QF (please note the post will be offered subject to the successful candidate completing an application form).

Closing Date: Tuesday 9^th June 2026 12noon.

Interviews are planned to be held Tuesday 16^th June 2026.

Salary Band 5(i) – Scale Points 33 to 36 (£44,075 – £47,181 per annum)

Full-time, 37 hours per week. Based at Great Aycliffe Town Council Offices, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6QF.

As Finance Manager, you will be a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to join our Corporate Management Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our small finance team and overseeing all aspects of the financial management of the Council, including preparing the medium-term financial plan, annual budgets and year-end accounts, and overseeing the management of internal audit, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.

You will need sound financial knowledge and experience, preferably at management level within a local government organisation, and a knowledge of the legal and financial framework relating to local councils. A relevant accountancy qualification would also be desirable.

The Council is committed to further enhancing its image as a pro-active and financially responsible Council, working in partnership with, listening to and speaking up for the community of Great Aycliffe.

If you feel you can help meet the challenge, please complete an application pack, which is available to download below or upon request from the Council Offices, telephone 01325 300700.

The post is full time working 37 hours per week and is paid at Salary Band 5(i) covering Salary Scale Points 33 to 36 (£44,075 – £47,181 per annum). The job brings with it benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; flexible and home working arrangements, and discounted memberships at the Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.

Please contact the Town Clerk on 01325 300700 or daniel.austin@great-aycliffe.gov.uk if you wish to have an informal discussion about the job.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 12th June 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 22nd June 2026.

Full Time, Permanent.

Salary Scale 2(ii) 6-7 Annual Salary £25,989 to £26,403 (£13.47 – £13.69ph)

Do you enjoy being outdoors… have you ever thought about making a career working outside?

Great Aycliffe Town Council are looking for a hardworking, reliable person who has what it takes to join our works section.

The position is available for immediate start and will include a diverse range of tasks include grass mowing, strimming, tending flower beds, burials, tree work, assisting with events and so much more.

Applicants MUST hold a full UK driving licence and experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be given.

The job brings with it benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and discounted memberships at the Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.

If you are passionate about your local community, would like to work within a small multi-skilled team and meet the essential criteria, you can apply by sending your CV to info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or you can complete an application form available to download with the recruitment pack from our website: www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs (please note the post will be offered subject to the successful candidate completing an application form).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Works Management team at the Council Offices on 01325 300700.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 18^th June 2026 with interviews scheduled to be held on Friday 26^th June 2026.