The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 6, £26,403 - £27,255 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Temporary fixed term until 31st March 2027 (unless further funding is acquired)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing date: 28th June 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Technical Assistant.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to the Employment Managers and wider Advance Employment Hub deliver team, and to the wider Work and Skills team. Support including technical data input/review, research, general administration, audits, quality control, purchase and procurement tasks to support the team to provide a good quality, customer-focused service.
The ideal candidate will have experience of providing administrative support in a busy office, be well-organised, flexible and have excellent knowledge for data analysis. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and maintain effective communication and mutually supportive relationships with all participants, delivery partners, procured providers and funders.
This new post presents an exciting opportunity to support the Council’s employment support programme Advance Employment Hub. The Advance Employment Hub is an employment service which aims to engage unemployed and economically inactive people aged 18 plus, providing person centred employer linked support, inspirational careers advice and guidance, which will enable a positive transition into sustained employment, resulting in social and economic mobility for local people.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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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 29th June 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly thereafter.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Paul Taberner, Tel: 01302 736435 email address:
[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.
