Cynllun Yfory

Job title:
Cynllun Yfory - Communication and Digital Design Professional Trainee

Directorate:
Cynllun Yfory

Closing date:
13/04/2023 10:00

Job type/Hours:
Temporary | 31/08/2027 | 37 Hour

Salary:
£27,344 - £29,439 a year

Location(s):
Caernarfon

**CYNLLUN YFORY 2023 - Gwynedd Council Graduate Scheme**

**Communication and Digital Design Professional Trainee**

Cynllun Yfory is a unique opportunity for anyone with a degree or a qualification which is equivalent or higher to develop a career at Gwynedd Council.

The scheme is an unique opportunity for a professional trainee to understand more about working in local government by getting various practical experiences from all levels of the organisation, to develop essential skills in the design area, to develop their networks across the Council and beyond while at the same time gaining a Masters Degree in Digital Design and Communication.

**If you’ve ever thought that you would like to work for Gwynedd Council and be a part of a special workforce, then Cynllun Yfory is perfect for you.**

INFORMATION PACK

01286 679825

Gwynedd Council offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted in the Person Specification.

**Closing date: 13.04.23 (10 o’clock)**

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

**ESSENTIAL**

We are seeking individuals who have the appropriate attitude and behaviours, and can demonstrate their desire and motivation to work for local government.
- Work effectively with people
- Communicate with confidence
- Plan and organize effectively
- Achieve results that make a difference
- Analyse and resolve problems
- Be adaptable
- Immerse themselves fully in local government and working for the Council
- Show the potential to be a leader and to be a specialist

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**DESIRABLE**

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**QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING**

**ESSENTIAL**

You must have or are expected to be awarded a 2:2 degree or higher.

You hold a GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics, Welsh, English and Science

**DESIRABLE**

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**RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**

**ESSENTIAL**

**-**

**DESIRABLE**

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**SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE**

**ESSENTIAL**

**-**

**DESIRABLE**

**-**

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**

**Listening and Speaking** - Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of

Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general everyday topics in the field in

order to present information and express opinion.

Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in

Welsh or English.

**Reading and Comprehension** - Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.

**Writing** - Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English. (Assistance is available to check the language)

**ADVANCED** for all.

**PURPOSE OF THE POST**

Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.

**MAIN DUTIES**
- ** Please see Information Pack for more details about this post.**
- Responsibility for self-development.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
- Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
- Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
- Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
- Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
- Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused

**SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES**

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