Administrative Assistant (Catering)

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant (Catering) to manage school meal applications and provide administrative support to Catering Services. This role involves liaising with schools and delivering management information, along with producing marketing materials. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 qualification and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £16,055 - £17,113 along with a range of benefits including a Local Government Pension and agile working opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
• Experience in general clerical and administrative work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assess and authorize applications for free school meals.
• Produce and deliver management information.
• Liaise with schools regarding school milk delivery.
• Assist in production of marketing material for secondary schools.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Clerical/administrative work

Education

A Level 2 qualification

Job description

Administrative Assistant (Catering)

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant (Catering) at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 22.5 hours (4.5 hours Monday – Friday). Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed term until 31st December 2026. Location: Ty Penallta. Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Catering. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £16,055 - £17,113 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team supporting essential services for schools and communities. You will provide efficient and effective administration support to Catering Services.

Responsibilities

• Assess and authorise applications for free school meals.
• Produce and deliver management information.
• Liaise with schools and milk contractor with regards to school milk delivery changes, problems, queries and invoices.
• Assist in the production of marketing and promotional material for secondary schools.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• The ability to communicate accurately and concisely with external suppliers/bodies, officers of the Council.
• Use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint.
• Experience of general clerical / administrative work.

Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

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After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kelly Jones/Karen Spiller on 01443 864055 or email [e-mail] / [e-mail].