ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the Leader of the Council, Deputy Leader, and Cabinet Support Team. The role provides essential administrative help to the Leader's Office, Chief Executive's Office, and the wider Performance and Partnerships Team.

The successful candidate will bring high-level administrative experience, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with correspondence management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in high level administrative support.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with correspondence management systems and confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Leader and Deputy Leader's Office, Cabinet Support Team and Chief Executive's Office.
• Support the wider Performance and Partnerships Team with policy development and administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Correspondence management systems

Job description

The Performance and Partnerships Service is responsible for a wide range of corporate functions, which support the Council as a whole and its public service partners. It is responsible for supporting the Council to deliver its ambitious policy agenda by translating political priorities into organisational objectives with a focus on supporting policy development, policy delivery and ensuring open and transparent decision making. Based within the People and Communities Directorate, this will be an opportunity to work as part of a talented and dedicated team that provides policy, business and administrative support to the Leader of the Council and other Cabinet Members.

About the job

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Leader and Deputy Leader's Office, Cabinet Support Team, Chief Executive's Office, and the wider Performance and Partnerships Team.

What We Are Looking For From You

The ideal candidate will be experienced in high level administrative support, possess strong organisational and multitasking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency in using correspondence management systems. Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information is also a key factor for this role.

Additional information

This is a permanent post.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications in English.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

The interview process for this role will be held either in person or on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or wish to arrange for an informal discussion regarding this role.

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Job Category Admin / Clerical

Department People & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent