The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Flexible including Civic Office, Doncaster City Centre
Salary details: Grade 9, £40,778 - £45,092 (Pay Award Pending)
Contract Type: Temporary, Maternity Cover Fixed term, Full-time 37 Hours Per Week
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 30th August 2026
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the City of Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
An opportunity has arisen within Property Services for an enthusiastic individual to cover for maternity leave the in-house Design Department. The Design team operates like a multi-disciplinary architectural practice designing buildings and extensions to council owned premises across the borough. Our portfolio of work is exciting and extremely varied ranging from Education work and new Council Housing to historic Grade listed buildings. The role is based at the award-winning Civic Building in the town centre, which offers a modern, technically advanced and inspiring environment to work in. Doncaster Council also offers more agile working options where certain requirements are met. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
-
Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 31st August 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held later in the month of September.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Paul Francis, Tel: 07944 278 344,
[email protected]
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email (
[email protected]) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
