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Senior Service Support Officer

Job details
Posting date: 09 July 2024
Salary: £24,294 to £25,545 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 July 2024
Location: Ceredigion, Wales
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week
Company: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Job type: Contract
Job reference: REQ105503

Summary

As part of the Council’s Democratic Services, a key function of the Service is the provision of corporate business support, which includes providing administrative and project management support across the Authority. An opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time, fixed term Senior Service Support Officer, within this Service. This role will primarily provide administrative support to the Through Age Wellbeing (TAW) Project Office Team, which supports the implementation of projects, with the aim of transforming the wellbeing and safety of the people of Ceredigion.

About the role:
The Senior Service Support Officer will undertake a variety of administration duties to support project and programme managers, whilst working on various projects including the Early Help and Wellbeing Centre Programmes. These duties will include managing different forms of communication with the wider project office team, internal staff and a range of stakeholders; scheduling project meetings; minute taking and generally supporting with maintaining project related documentation.

About the Candidate:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a minimum of 4 years’ experience working within an administrative/local authority setting with an NVQ level 4 or above in Business Studies, or similar experience. The opportunity would suit someone who is methodical, with excellent planning and organisation skills; has good attention to detail and a high level of computer literacy. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels throughout the authority and with internal and external stakeholders. The postholder will be required to work both flexibly and co-operatively to manage increased workloads and provide cover for other team members, to ensure that service priorities are met.

Our offer to you:
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits, including hybrid working, competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here.

Please see our careers website for the full Job Description and Person Specification

For further information please contact: Meleri Richards Meleri.richards@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

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