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Age UK County Durham is the 'go to' organisation for older people across County Durham.

If you are looking to work for an inspirational organisation that puts its people at the heart of all it does, that offers progression, development, committment and reward, then we are the organisation for you!

Our staff and volunteers help over 5000 local older people every year, offering advice, information, activities and support. 

It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing our employees and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Community Development Officer (Ref 26.08)

We are looking to recruit a community development officer to maintain and expand our exciting range of activities across County Durham. The hours can suit you, part time, full time or job share, your choice. We are offering a starting salary of £27,345  with up to 5% pension contributions. 

We want to give all people aged 50+ the opportunity to age well, to retire well and to access all services that will enable them to achieve this. We want to remove the barriers and obstacles that prevent all people aged 50+ living a healthy and prosperous later life. We are looking for someone who has experience of working with older people, of developing and facilitating co-produced provision and engaging communities in needs led development. We need someone with great communication skills and empathy, someone who has patience and positivity, a great organiser, meticulous planner and finisher. We are looking for someone who  can generate positive effects and contribute to someone’s  ability to move forward towards their version of a good life. The post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you have any problems completing the form or would like to have informal chat about the position before completing the forms, please let us know by calling 0191 386 3856 and ask for the Senior Administrator.

Closing date:           Friday 31 July 2026 at 4.00pm

For an application pack please contact us via email info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk  or download the documents listed below. 

Send your completed application documents by email to info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk (or by post for the attention of Julie Nicholls at Age UK County Durham, 1st Floor Houghton House, Belmont Business Park, Durham DH1 1TW). 

Please note:

  • CVs will only be accepted with the fully completed application form (part a, b & c) 
  • The address for postal application forms does not have a letter box nor are the premises open at the weekend
  • Our core office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm
  • We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to invite them to an interview soon after the closing date  (please remember to check your junk/spam folders)

Shop Assistant (26.06) 

£22,454 per annum pro rata with up to 5% pension contribution to the Organisation’s Pension Scheme. 12 hours per week (in 4 hour shifts over 3 days with flexibility). Some bank holiday work may occasionally be needed for which time off in lieu will be given. 

The post holder will work closely with our Retail Operations Manager, staff and volunteers to provide a high quality retail service, achieving agreed sales and performance targets to maximise income for the charity. If you have a flair for retail and a real passion to work for a charity that really does make a difference to people, day in, day out, we want to hear from you. 

The post will be based at our Charity Superstore in Mandale Business Park, Belmont, Durham DH1 1TH. 

If you have any problems completing the form or would like to have informal chat about the position before completing the forms, please let us know by calling 0191 386 3856 and ask for the Senior Administrator. 

The post will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

Closing date:          Friday 7 August 2026 at 4.00pm

Interview date:        Monday 17 August 2026

For an application pack please contact us via email info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk  or download the documents listed below. 

Send your completed application documents by email to info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk (or by post for the attention of Julie Nicholls at Age UK County Durham, 1st Floor Houghton House, Belmont Business Park, Durham DH1 1TW). 

Please note that:

  • CVs will only be accepted with the fully completed application form (part a, b & c) 
  • Our website link is https://www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/
  • The address for postal application forms does not have a letter box nor are the premises open at the weekend
  • Our core office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm
  • We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to invite them to an interview soon after the closing date  (please remember to check your junk/spam folders)