Personal attributes
Essential
The ability to work as a member of a team and individually
The ability to work under pressure and meet tight targets
The ability to manage your own time, considering to work priorities
The ability to respond calmly and logically in a conflicting situation
The ability to work accurately and thoroughly without supervision
The ability to deal with people courteously
The confidence to deal with officers on various levels
The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential situations
Organised and accomplished at work
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
A good standard of education to GCSE level
Qualification in the field of Business Administration or equivalent
Desirable
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Relevant experience
Essential
Experience of working in the field of administration
Desirable
Experience of finance and accounts work
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Familiar with Word, Excel, Access software.
Computer Skills of the highest quality in word processing, spreadsheets, systems
The ability to prioritise work
Desirable
Familiar with the rest of the Microsoft Office software.
Familiar with the various aspects of the Council’s work and structure
Familiar with the Council's administrative systems
Good interpersonal skills
Language requirements
Listening and Speaking - Higher
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
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 - Intermediate
Able to write letters for a specific purpose, e-mails and short reports in Welsh and English, using vocabulary and simple phrases that are familiar to the field of work. (They will need to be checked before being sent out).