Personal Assistant to the Cabinet

We are recruiting a Personal Assistant to the Cabinet at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Democratic Services

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

We pay an attractive salary of £31,537- £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are looking to appoint a suitable candidate to provide an efficient, effective and confidential support service to the Cabinet to ensure all administrative and support requirements are met in an organised and timely fashion which is consistent with the operating practices of the business.

The postholder will act as the main point of contact for Cabinet and handle communications on their behalf. You will fully service meetings of Cabinet including publication of agenda packs, decisions and minutes, accurately recording of votes and live streaming the meeting to You Tube.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or equivalent Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. Or Relevant Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• Knowledge of working within a busy, confidential working environment providing support to senior level officers.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Commitment to achieving and maintaining high standards.
  
  

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 Lisa Lane/ Emma Sullivan on 07740756599/ 01443 864420 or email lanel@caerphilly.gov.uksullie@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.