Job summary
Employer heading
PA / Senior Administration and Resource Officer
Band 4
Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales
Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
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Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Communications Team in Public Health Wales. We are seeking an experienced PA and Administrator to undertake the role of PA to the Head of Communications and provide administration support for the Communications Team.
The successful candidate must have strong organisational skills, have the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work under pressure and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
This role provides an ideal opportunity for candidates interested in a career in communications. The post holder will be supporting the delivery of a first-class communications and engagement service, ensuring the smooth running of the team and the effective delivery of key meetings.
Main duties of the job
The candidate should have excellent proven organisational and first class administration and diary management skills; strong attention to detail; be confident in communicating with stakeholders; and be adept and proactive in identifying problems and finding solutions.
Part of the role will involve budget support, invoicing, purchasing goods and services using the procure to pay ‘Oracle’ system, submitting monthly pay cards and on-call returns, and monitoring and recording sickness absence and statutory and mandatory training compliance using ESR.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This is a Fixed term role ending 31 March 2025 (with the possibility for an extension/permanent role in the future).
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSA level III, NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent level of experience. ECDL or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Advanced ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable proven experience of working as a PA or equivalent. Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records. Minute taking and recording. Experience of working autonomously.
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory experience. Audio typing. Working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Planning and organisational skills. Advanced keyboard skills with the proven ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite. Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data both personal and organisational. Thorough understanding of secretarial procedures. Working knowledge of filing/data systems including records management. Knowledge of administrative and organisational procedures, acquired through training and relevant experience.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Public Health Wales.
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. Able to work within a team. Ability to work on own initiative. Good time-keeping. Respect confidentiality. Willingness to learn and develop skills.
Desirable criteria
- Continued Personal Development
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leah Morantz
- Job title
- Head of Communications
- Email address
- [email protected]
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