Values and Behaviours
Team Values
We are Ambitious – We strive to deliver the best for North Wales. We are leaders in our fields, opinion formers and influencers, and we challenge conventional thinking. We pursue high standards, aim to be our best, and continuously develop ourselves professionally.
We Work Collaboratively– We share knowledge, skills, information and support and ensure that we keep our colleagues informed. We always help each other, facilitate opportunities for North Wales and recognise that our collective impact is more significant than our individual impact.
We do the Right Thing – We do the right thing, not what is easy. We challenge unethical behaviour and speak out when things don’t feel right. We are respectful, fair and considerate and we can be trusted to deliver agreed commitments on time.
We Make a Difference – We pursue opportunities to make a difference in North Wales. We champion the Welsh language, heritage and culture and support regional charities. We protect the environment and look for opportunities to reduce our footprint.
Core behaviours for each role
Leadership – we all lead by example, and we are all leaders in our own fields.
Responsibility – we take responsibility for our work, performance and development.
Respect – we respect our colleagues, partners and stakeholders and demonstrate this through our work and in the way we build effective relationships.
 
Qualifications
A NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and considerable experience in the field.
A recognised secretarial qualification or qualification in business administration.
 
Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
Experience of working as a secretary/personal assistant to a senior officer.
Experience of providing a wide range of administrative duties in a professional environment.
Experience of working in a confidential environment and the ability to deal with confidential matters in a sensitive manner.
Experience of serving Committees or governance within the public sector.
Awareness of political and local authority matters and familiarity with local authority governance and decision-making arrangements.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively showing initiative (able to see work).
Excellent organisational skills including managing diaries and organising meetings.
Research and analysis skills.
The ability to manage time and work effectively within tight deadlines.
Excellent IT skills including using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint.
 
Language Requirements 
For this role, the following requirements are ESSENTIAL⁠:
Listening and Speaking – Able to deal with all aspects of the job orally in a confident manner in both Welsh and English.
Reading and Comprehension – Able to use and interpret any information correctly from a wide range of sources, in both Welsh and English, to fulfil all aspects of the post.
Writing - Able to present written information confidently in both Welsh, and English using the most appropriate language and style to meet the readers' requirements.