The council is looking for new recruits to join their region-wide team supporting the smooth-running of essential services in our area.

The exciting new roles, now open for applications, include positions at the Darlington Hippodrome and as lollipop people.

Take a look at our top picks below.

Strategic Commissioning Manager (Children)

Suitable for someone passionate about organising and delivering the needs of children across Darlington with a can-do attitude and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality outcomes for young people. This is a permanent role based at Darlington Town Hall on an attractive salary of £45,718-£48,710 per annum.

Personal Assistant

The council are looking for an individual who can effectively plan and prioritise multiple tasks, while consistently meeting deadlines and displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills in-person and in writing. The role is permanent and full-time, with a salary of £28,624-£30,060 per annum. 

Darlington Hippodrome

Roles are available at Darlington Hippodrome for both a causal house manager and a permanent, part-time house manager. A customer-facing role suitable for candidates with experience of managing staff and working in a food and beverage business, house managers are also responsible for the safety of visitors and motivating front of house staff to deliver a first class customer experience. Casual house manager rate is a competitive £16.10-£17.29 per hour, and the part-time permanent role comes with a salary of £31,067-£33,366. 

Street Orderly

Two positions are available for a street orderly role, providing an essential service to keep our town centre clean, tidy and well-maintained. Responsibilities include litter picking, leaf clearance and weeding, suitable for anyone who wants to spend their days in the outdoors and in the community. The post is permanent, full-time and involves weekend work on a rota basis on a salary of £24,404 per annum.

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School Crossing Patrols

Three Darlington schools are on the hunt for new lollipop people to support the safe crossing of children and families to and from their schools. School crossing patrols are required on Hollyhurst Road, Roundhill Road in Hurworth, and at Mount Pleasant School, Newton Lane. With short shifts, these roles vary in salary between £2,864.38 and £3,339.86 per annum.

Holiday Activity Facilitators

Darlington Borough Council are searching for six casual workers to support children and families across their leisure services and applicants should be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high quality customer experience. Hours are as and when required, suitable for anyone looking for casual, seasonal work, at £12.84 per hour.

Visit the Darlington Borough Council website for more details on all of these positions and to check on what other vacancies there are.