Validation Officer

**Validation Officer**:
**Closing date**: 22/12/2024**Reference**: REQ105743
- 37 hours / Permanent- 25,584 - 26,835 *- Penmorfa, Aberaeron- *All salary values are pro-rata.- About the roleAbout the Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a minimum of 4 years’ experience working within an administrative/local authority setting with an NVQ level 4 or above in Business Studies. The opportunity would suit someone who is methodical, has good attention to detail, a high level of computer literacy, good communication skills and an enthusiastic and positive approach to work. Knowledge of ICT systems such as Tascomi and QGIS would be a distinct advantage.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

- Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.

Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will be held: w/c 06/01/2025
- What we offer- Work-life balance- Lifestyle savings scheme- Generous employer pension scheme- Cycle to work scheme- Learning and development- Where you'll work**Democratic Services**

We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer. Our key functions include:

- Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking.
- Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees.
- Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register.
- Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages.
- Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation.
- Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.

**Penmorfa**

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.
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**Aberaeron**

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.