Are you passionate about your community?
Do you want to help make a long-lasting change?
Do you have innovative ideas for the Town Council?
Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it?

Peterlee Town Council has a vacancy for the role of Councillor in the Passfield area. If you live, work or own property in Peterlee you can apply to be a ‘co-opted’ Member of the Council.

You can read more about what local councils and councillors do here: https://www.nalc.gov.uk/our-work/local-elections#how-to-become-a-councillor

Application forms are available to download here: https://www.peterlee.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/02/co-opt-app-form-live-form.pdf

Completed application forms must be submitted electronically or in hard copy by close of play on Monday 20th February. Applications will be considered at the Council meeting on 27th February, and applicants will be offered the opportunity to speak to the Council about their application to join as a co-opted Member at that meeting.

If you’d like to speak to someone about the position please contact our Democratic Services Manager Kay on 0191 586 2491 or by email council@peterlee.gov.uk

Are you on the job hunt for the new year and looking to join an enthusiastic, friendly and dynamic team of people?

We are looking for a confident and well organised ‘Part-time Receptionist/Administration Assistant’ with a positive outlook to work as part of our centre based team.

So, why Peterlee Town Council?

• Job security – this is a permanent role in our staff team
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days holiday increasing to 29 days after 5 years plus statutory holidays
• Free car parking
• Excellent rate of pay
• Staff wellbeing programme including cycle to work scheme, wellbeing activities, etc
• A well supported appraisal and personal development programme with good opportunities for training and development
• A welcoming working environment within a busy community hub, no two days are the same!

If this sounds like you will be a good fit for our team, then we would love to hear from you. We would encourage you to get in touch with the centre manager, Andrew on 0191 5869957 or email Andrew.frankcom@peterlee.gov.uk for an informal chat about the role.

Please click on the links for full details of the role and application form –

Job description

Application form

Candidate Information

Guidance Notes

Completed application forms need to be submitted by email to corporateadminteam@peterlee.gov.uk no later than 12pm on Thursday 19th January 2023.

We’re looking for the successful candidate to join us as soon as possible after that!

Completed application forms need to be submitted by email to corporateadminteam@peterlee.gov.uk no later than 12Noon on Thursday 19th January 2023.

We’re looking for the successful candidate to join us as soon as possible after that!