Administration Assistant

Central South Consortium – Joint Education Service

Empowering schools to improve outcomes for all learners

ADMIMISTRATION ASSISTANT

1 year secondment or 1 year temporary contract

SALARY: Grade 6 (£24,054)

The Central South Consortium, comprising the five Local Authorities of Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Vale of Glamorgan, is working in partnership to deliver ambitious arrangements for school improvement through the Central South Wales Challenge. Collectively with our schools, we are determined that all children and young people, in every school, will experience the best possible conditions in which to realise their potential and that we close the gap between the most disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

We require an experienced Administration Assistant to join our busy Business Support Team. The successful candidate will be expected to provide effective admin support, in accordance with our Business Plan and senior management instruction. In addition, you will be required to provide support to the finance team to maintain and process accurate, and timely financial management information in compliance with all financial and procurement regulations. The nature of the role requires the candidate to be proactive in order to cope with several tasks simultaneously and adhere to tight deadlines.

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact Alyson Price, Business Manager for an informal discussion Alyson.b.price@cscjes.org.uk

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CENTRAL SOUTH CONSORTIUM AND THE COUNCIL

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.