A vacancy has arisen within our Hosting and Security Team for an experienced, enthusiastic, and flexible Hosting and Security Team Leader, with the aim of helping to ensure that Durham County Council provides secure, robust systems for our staff and customers to safely use. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The work in the Hosting and Security Team is varied and includes: Management of resources Project and change management Undertaking responsibility for the daily operations and provision of expert advice and consultancy/knowledge. Staff development and training Assisting with development/implementation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans Contributing to strategy development and forward planning. Contributing to development of policies and procedures to support operational requirements Participation in cross-service/corporate groups Contributing to security and risk management The role will also help shape the Team’s future plans and direction. We are looking for an individual who has experience of participating in services provision and support as well as new projects, both individually and as part of a team. Applicants should demonstrate good communications skills to help deliver excellent, secure solutions and outcomes, by liaising with stakeholders, suppliers, or customers. We encourage you to contact Matt Manning email at matt.manning@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. WHAT WILL I NEED? You will need a degree or professional qualification such as MCSE, MCD, MCT, CCNA, CCIE or equivalent. Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure. INTERVIEWS Interviews will be held on 16 and 17 February 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. OUR OFFER TO YOU We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process. HOW TO APPLY Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website. If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates. CONNECT WITH US Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Visit our website VPRS/161