Secretarial Support Administrator

NPT Pass; Neath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

15.3% employer pension contributions

25 days holiday (32 after 5 years)

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tusker car salary sacrifice

Smart Spend discounts

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council at Neath Civic Centre is seeking a Secretarial Support Administrator. The role requires accurate typing, good organisation, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, with minute taking as a core responsibility.

You must have 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (2 in English/Welsh/Maths) or equivalent; NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration is desirable. Travel within Neath Port Talbot borough is essential.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, 2 in English, Welsh or Mathematics or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the team.
• Take minutes at meetings as a main duty.
• Manage deadlines and coordinate tasks.

Skills

Minute taking

Typing

Organisation

Travel within borough

Education

GCSEs C or above

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (Desirable)

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05822 Date posted 17/08/2026 Application closing date 23/08/2026 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary Grade 4 - £25,583.00- £27,254.00 per annum pro-rata. Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration and Business Support Attachments Template for Job Description and Personal Specification SSA.docx

We are currently looking for a Secretarial Support Administrator to join our team.

The successful candidate must possess good typing skills, be highly motivated, organised and be able to work to tight deadlines. Experience of minute taking is essential, as it forms the main requirement of the role.

You must possess 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, 2 of which must be in English language, Welsh or Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Attainment of, or working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration is desirable.

The ability to travel within Neath Port Talbot borough is essential.

Do you have:

• Minute taking experience
• Ability to travel extensively through the County Borough
• Prioritise
• Make decisions were matters are governed by clear rules and procedures

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

Closing date: 23rd August 2026

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.