Admin Supervisor & System Administrator – Public Sector

About the role

We are seeking an Admin Supervisor and System Administrator to join the team at Peterlee Police Station. This full‑time position combines administrative leadership with responsibility for maintaining departmental IT systems, supporting a safe and efficient public‑sector environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise administrative staff and ensure high‑quality record keeping.
• Draft original correspondence, maintain records and process invoices.
• Provide system administration for departmental software, including updates and security patches.
• Offer guidance on processes, legislation and IT procedures to staff.
• Maintain security and updates for IT systems to ensure compliance.

Required profile

• City & Guilds Level III, A‑Levels or BTEC National qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience.
• At least 3 months supervisory experience.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT abilities.

Required skills

• System administration
• IT security
• Software maintenance

What we offer

• Salary SC5 £30,333 – £32,613 per year.
• Permanent full‑time contract with career progression.
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Work at a prestigious location in County Durham.