Job Title: Project Assistant
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: £22,677 per annuum
Tenure: Temporary until 31.07.2025
Main Purpose of the Role
• To provide an efficient and effective administrative service to the Agency.
• To be responsible for projects assigned to you in the agency ensuring budgets are monitored and data is recorded efficiently and accurately.
• To establish and maintain appropriate office and record keeping procedures, having regard to the information requirements of the Agency, Care & Repair Cymru and the Welsh Government.
• To contribute towards promoting and expanding the activities of the Agency in accordance with their aims and objectives, and in accordance with equal opportunities policy and practice.
Key Capabilities
• Organisational Skills
• Time Management skills
• Customer service expertise (AQS)
• Budget monitoring / finance
• Performance management
• IT Skills
• Communication Skills
• Knowledge & understanding
• Professional confidence & competence
Technical Abilities
• 5 GCSEs or above or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced administrative role
• Understanding of what excellent customer service looks like meeting standards to Advice & Quality Standards (AQS)
• Able to create high quality material on key Microsoft Office packages – Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint
• Able to use all key virtual meeting and messaging platforms independently and effectively – e.g., Teams, Zoom
• Experience of using Case Management systems; specifically, Caris would be advantageous
• Able to become proficient swiftly and confidently with new platforms / systems as required, for example to support new digital learning products.
• Understands relevant organisational goals, and looks to achieve own targets and standards within this structure;
• Demonstrates appropriate range and level of skills and knowledge for the role, including good literacy and numeracy, principles of administration and experience of reception or administrative work;
• Confident at building effective relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations
Desirable
It would also be beneficial for the post holder to;
• Have an understanding and practical experience of Equality and Diversity, Agile Working, Culture Change, Change Management and Modern Working practices.
• Ability to speak and write Welsh
If you would like further information regarding this post, please contact Jolene Davies on 01443 755696
If interested, please send your CV to recruit@cynon-taf.org.uk.
Closing date for applications is 4.00pm on 5th January 2025
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 13th January 2025