Administrative Assistant (ICU)

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta/ Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Transportation Engineering

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £25,584 - £27,269 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a high level of accuracy and efficiency in the full range of administrative support processes with minimum supervision.

You will be responsible for monitoring contract arrangements at education establishments and duties relating to recording and checking that information is in accordance with the contracts.

The postholder will be capable of making and receiving phone calls from schools, parents and transport providers.

You will maintain good working relationships through effective communication and teamwork, ensuring the service is effectively supported and have the ability to work under pressure and to very tight timescales.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• 5 GSCEs Grade A*-C or equivalent qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CWFW). Or a relevant Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CWFW). For example NVQ2 in Administration.
• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with a range of Microsoft packages especially Word, Excel and Outlook (email).
• Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administration role.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicholas Curtis on 01443864841 or email curtisn@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.