Commercial Administrator

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Wenvoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Commercial Administrator for the Street Scene Service. This full-time, on-site role based in Wenvoe involves general administrative duties, customer care, and financial processing within neighbourhood services.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of admin experience, strong ICT skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. This permanent post offers 37 hours per week and is based at Alps Depot in Wenvoe.

Qualifications

• At least one year of general administrative services experience.
• Experience with a wide range of software packages to deliver neighbourhood services.
• Experience of dealing with administration relating to the provision of commercial services.
• Knowledge of Neighbourhood Services provided by the area.
• Knowledge of good practices in providing customer care services.
• Knowledge of financial procedures in dealing with payments.
• Computer literate with proven ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking the administration within the department.
• Support for Street Scene operations and related processes.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure timely processing of payments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to customer enquiries professionally.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Customer care

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

GCSE/O‑Level or equivalent

Local government experience

Education

GCSE A‑C / O Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Commercial Administrator

CAPTION:

• Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Wenvoe
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 24 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

Summary

Closing date: 29-Sep-2026

Reference Number: EHS00902

Location: Multiple Locations

Actual salary: £25,989.00 - £26,403.00 per Year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

About us

The Street Scene Service represents a newly modernised, investment-led approach to maintaining high environmental standards across the Vale of Glamorgan. The service delivers a proactive and responsive approach to environmental management, ensuring that public spaces are clean, safe, and well maintained for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

The service supports key corporate priorities under Vale 2030 and our Place Making commitments, helping to ensure that the Vale remains a great place to live, work, and visit. Through dedicated teams, digital innovation, expanded service capacity, and increased partnership working, Street Scene is central to improving local environmental quality and supporting thriving, well-maintained communities.

Values

• Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 4 - SCP 5 - 7 (£25,989 - £26,403) p.a

Hours of Work: 37 hours p/w

Main Place of Work: Alps Depot in Wenvoe

Description

Responsible for undertaking the administration within the department.

About you

You will Need:

• A minimum of one-year general administrative services experience.
• Experience of a wide range of software packages to deliver neighbourhood services.
• Experience of dealing with administration relating to the provision of commercial services.
• Knowledge of Neighbourhood Services provided by the area.
• Knowledge of good practices in providing customer care services.
• Knowledge of Financial procedures in dealing with payments.
• Computer literate with proven ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good people skills.
• Proactive approach.
• GCSE A - C / "O" Level or Equivalent or 2 years relevant experience working in Local Government.
• Enthusiastic and can demonstrate initiative.
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplined area.
• Team player

Additional information

For Further Information, contact: James Webber, [e-mail]

The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.