About this role
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.
Although this post has been advertised as a fixed term appointment, NHS staff will be offered the appointment as a secondment. If you wish to apply for a secondment, you must have the approval of your line manager.
Public Health Wales is looking for a motivated and organised People & OD Assistant to join our People Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality administrative support across a wide range of People & OD services, helping us deliver an efficient, professional and people-centred experience for staff and managers.
You will be the first point of contact for routine People & OD queries, supporting colleagues with recruitment administration, ESR updates, training compliance, intranet content, meeting coordination and general workforce processes. You'll help prepare letters, reports and documentation, maintain accurate records, and assist with system updates.
We're looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate confidently with staff at all levels. You'll be comfortable using Microsoft Office, handling confidential information and managing multiple tasks in a busy environment.
If you're proactive, people-focused and keen to develop a career in People & OD, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help make a difference across Public Health Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will support the People and OD Directorate with a wide range of administrative tasks such as:
responding to and resolving first line queries preparing standard letters and contracts assisting with the recruitment process database administration maintaining employee records processing requisitions and orders arranging meetings minute-taking The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description Job responsibilities
As part of this role there will be a requirement to work 1 day per week from our Cardiff office, (subject to change). Additional attendance may be required, for example, key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.
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 & Knowledge Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths; or equivalent level of skills. Good understanding and knowledge of the full range of administrative skills required in a busy office environment. Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational. Working knowledge of filing/data systems including record management.
Desirable
Knowledge of People and Organisational Development Policies and Procedures.
Skills Essential
Self-manage workflow, managing and responding to administrative tasks and queries without requiring day to day detailed supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook. Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within an organisation and across relevant stakeholders as necessary. Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to demonstrate sound judgement when considering whether issues need to be referred or escalated, for example when responding to potential disciplinary and grievance matters.
Desirable
Minute taking and transcription skills Experience and knowledge of NHS systems including ActionPoint, ESR, SharePoint and Trac
Experience Essential
Experience in providing administrative support in a busy environment.
Desirable
Experience in an HR and/or learning and development administrative role Experience of financial systems, e.g. requisitions, budget monitoring
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales
Address No 2 Capital Quarter
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)