Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant demonstrable proven experience of working in an office in an administrative role
- Experience
Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience
Advanced keyboard skills with the proven ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Experience
Minute taking and recording
- Experience
Experience of working autonomously
- Experience
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Experience
Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data both personal and organisational
- Experience
Thorough understanding of secretarial procedures
- Experience
Working knowledge of filing/data systems including records management
- Experience
Knowledge of administrative and organisational procedures, acquired through training and Planning and organisational skills
- Aptitude & Abilities
Planning and organisational skills
- Aptitude & Abilities
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Aptitude & Abilities
Able to work within a team
- Aptitude & Abilities
Ability to work on own initiative
- Aptitude & Abilities
Good time keeping
- Aptitude & Abilities
Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Advanced keyboard skills with the proven ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
HND or NVQ Level 3 / or equivalent level qualification/experience plus literacy and numeracy at L2
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Advanced keyboard skills eg RSA level III
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Supervisory experience
- Experience
Audio typing
- Experience
Working in an NHS environment
- Experience
Detailed working knowledge of WCCIS
- Experience
Experience of analysing and interpreting data e.g. WCCIS to identify trends to inform remedial action
- Experience
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- Aptitude & Abilities
Ability to speak Welsh
- Aptitude & Abilities
Continued Personal Development
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
ECDL or equivalent
Job overview
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover
To provide and co-ordinate a comprehensive, confidential and high quality secretarial and administrative service for the team. Responsible for the smooth and effective running of the administration and systems of office. The post holder will work on their own initiative, develop administrative systems, manage, and prioritise their workload seeking advice and escalating issues when required.
The post holder will engage with staff at all levels of seniority and therefore will demonstrate effective influencing and persuading, communication and behaviours to ensure that deadlines are met.
Will be the main point of contact for a wide range of staff, external stakeholders and organisations and must ensure that a professional service is maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Organise and plan workload, diary and commitments including all travelling and accommodation arrangements as necessary including the scheduling of formal and complex meetings, ensuring deadlines are achieved and that the flow of work is prioritised in order to deliver targets and objectives.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Senior Administrator with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon, Wales. It is listed as a Administrator role. The advertised salary is £28819.00 to £31626.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (due to maternity leave). The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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