Apprentice Administrator Highways, Transport and Recycling

Powys County Council; Newtown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newtown is seeking an Administrative Support Officer to provide efficient support while completing a Level 2/3 NVQ in Business Administration. The role involves maintaining information systems, processing mail, and performing clerical duties. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in word processing are essential. This position does not require a DBS Check.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in word processing and handling correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update electronic/manual information systems.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Undertake clerical duties including word processing.
• Co-ordinate and take notes of various meetings.
• Maintain and archive files.
• Process application forms and maintain associated spreadsheets.
• Input information onto the Financial Management System.
• Undertake reception and switchboard duties as required.
• Order stationery and equipment in line with policies.

Education

Level 2/3 NVQ in Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Main Purpose of Post: To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective administrative support service whilst completing a Level 2/3 NVQ in Business Administration. To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective administrative/finance support service to operational and support teams within Highways, Transport and Recycling.

Responsibilities

• To maintain and update a range of electronic/manual information systems and assist with the collation of any statistical returns.
• To process incoming and outgoing mail.
• To undertake a full range of clerical duties, including word processing of correspondence, reports, policies and procedures and associated documentation.
• To co-ordinate, attend and take notes/minutes of a range of meetings
• To create, maintain and archive files.
• To process application forms, timesheets, time records, and claim forms and maintain spreadsheets associated with the recording of timesheets and grants.
• To input information onto the Financial Management System for ordering of goods and payment to suppliers ensuring payment is in line with standing orders and financial regulations.
• To undertake reception and switchboard duties when required.
• To order stationery, publications and equipment in line with procurement policies and procedures.

There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.