Personal attributes
Essential
The ability to work as part of a team and to strict time deadlines. Possess self-confidence and initiative to work independently, willingness to listen and learn.
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
Education up to GCSE level (to include Welsh, English and Mathematics)
Desirable
Qualifications in information technology
Relevant experience
Essential
Has worked in an office or other work place with experience of dealing with the public over the phone
Desirable
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Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
The ability to communicate in Welsh and English with members of the public with courtesy, perhaps at difficult times. Possess computer software skills or is convinced of the potential of reaching them.
Desirable
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Language requirements
Essential
Listening and Speaking - Higher Level
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Higher Level
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Higher Level
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).