PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
The ability to work and mix easily with people. The ability to deal with people confidently, calmly and courteously.
Able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
A flexible attitude.
A neat and organised person who can prioritise work as needed and who shows initiative.
Able to present accurate and neat work regularly.
DESIRABLE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Good Education to GCSE level which includes Welsh and English
DESIRABLE
NVQ III in a relevant subject such as Administration, Business and/or Customer Care
Word / spreadsheet / database processing qualification.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience of working in an office.
Experience of dealing with the public
Experience of keeping administrative systems within an office
DESIRABLE
Experience of working with different agencies / groups from each sector.
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Good and firm communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people and respect the need to be confidential.
Good computer skills – use of Windows programme (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Accurate and effective word processing skills in Welsh and English
Excellent customer care skills.
Use of a car and a full current driving licence.
DESIRABLE
The ability to type correctly at a rate of 35 words a minute
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
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)