5 jobs found in Alnwick

A national organisation is seeking a Procurement Officer to support a major programme of vehicle, machinery and equipment procurement, initially for 12 months, with review for a further 2 years of support. This role offers the chance to contribute to high‑impact environmental and engineering projects while developing your procurement expertise within a collaborative technical team.The successful candidate will oversee the full procurement life cycle for a wide range of specialist assets, ensuring compliance, value for money and timely delivery. You will work closely with technical managers, project leads and commercial colleagues to support strategic investment and operational delivery. Key Responsibilities Procurement planning - Lead the development, planning and implementation of procurement activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policy. Stakeholder collaboration - Work with project leads, end users and regional teams to deliver effective and timely...

We've got a lovely opportunity for an experienced School Administrator to join a welcoming, small primary school in Westerhope this September. It's the kind of school where teamwork comes naturally, the children brighten your day, and your organisational skills will be genuinely appreciated. If you're confident using SIMS and have previous school administration experience, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Being the friendly face that welcomes pupils, parents and visitors Managing attendance, admissions and pupil records using SIMS Supporting the Headteacher and school office with day-to-day administration Handling emails, phone calls and general enquiries Helping to keep the school running smoothly behind the scenes What we're looking for: Essential: Previous school administration experience Strong working knowledge of SIMS Excellent organisation and communication skills A warm, professional approach and the ability to multitask in a busy school office An...

Executive Assistant – Temporary 2-3 months Newcastle (Hybrid) Calling all EAs, intelligent administrators and project managers! This isn’t your typical PA role. The Director is very organised and tends to manage a lot of her own diary, travel, and external meetings. Instead, what she needs is a really bright, proactive EA who can think ahead, work independently, and add value beyond traditional admin support. You’ll play a key role across the directorate, helping keep everything aligned, organised, and running smoothly. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): * Supporting the Director and wider team with high-level coordination * Helping with team planning and making sure priorities are aligned * Setting up internal meetings and keeping things organised across the directorate * Keeping an overview of what’s going on and joining the dots where needed * Pulling together clear, polished PowerPoint presentations * Anticipating what the Director might...

Transport Administrator Location: Sunderland (Office Based) Job Type: Fixed Term (12 Months – Maternity Cover) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (40 hours per week) Overview We are currently supporting a well-established maintenance and repair business in Sunderland with the recruitment of a Transport Administrator to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual with transport or fleet experience to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy fleet function. The Role As Fleet Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the Fleet Manager, ensuring that all vehicles are maintained, compliant, and operating efficiently. You will act as a key point of coordination between internal teams and external service providers. Key Responsibilities * Schedule and coordinate vehicle maintenance, servicing, and inspections * Maintain accurate and...

Fleet Hire Desk Assistant 3 Months Contract 8AM TILL 4PM Candidate must be experienced in public facing role using transaction type systems. Accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility and teamworking are essential to this business critical team. Assists the Fleet Services Operations Supervisor and the Fleet Business Manager in all elements of the hiring operation including the Operation’s Team EV controlled assets. Ensuring that the hire contracts managed by Fleet Services are provided to the requirements of the customer and contract, audit and financial compliance is maintained. Incorporates Fuel/EV charge card duties for all user services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POST: Listed below are the responsibilities this role will be primarily responsible for: * Co-ordinate and process on & off hire requests, allocation to authorised suppliers and provide the service in accordance with DCC policies and procedures. * Utilising ‘off-pricing schedule’...