Higher Clerical Assistant

Job information Higher Clerical Assistant from the Company Cardiff Council, this latest Higher Clerical Assistant job vacancy is located in the city Cardiff CF UW. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

About the Role

Cardiff Council is seeking a reliable and proactive Higher Clerical Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis within the People & Communities Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative and clerical skills who enjoys working in a supportive team environment.

You will be based at Hafan Gobaith and will play a key role in providing front-of-house and office support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house reception cover: greet visitors and answer telephone calls professionally and efficiently
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, recording data on spreadsheets accurately
• Organise travel bookings including taxis, trains, and buses for staff and service users
• Arrange hotel and accommodation bookings as needed
• Assist in processing credit card expenditure and maintain accurate financial records
• Update client information on the CareFirst Client Record System
• Support invoice processing and general finance administration
• Manage pool car bookings and meeting room schedules
• Visit local post office when required to send or collect mail
• Assist with archiving, scanning, printing, and general office tasks
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection and council policies at all times

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• 1-hour lunch break each day

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Friendly, professional, and approachable—especially when dealing with visitors
• Experienced in general administration and familiar with office systems such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and database entry
• Previous experience using CareFirst is desirable, but not essential (training can be provided)

Benefits of Working with Cardiff Council (via Agency)

• Contribute to a meaningful cause within a supportive team
• Gain valuable experience in public sector administration
• Located in the heart of Cardiff at County Hall, with good transport links

How to Apply

If you are organised, enjoy providing excellent administrative support, and are available to work full-time from June to September , , we’d love to hear from you.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your application. Or alternatively, send the below listed documents to adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk to be fast tracked for the role:

• Updated CV.
• License/ Photo ID
• Right to Work.
• References

Additional Information:

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contractContract length: 3 months

Pay: £12.39 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/06