JOB DESCRIPTION

DIRECTORATE:RESOURCES

JOB ROLE:PROJECT & INFORMATION APPRENTICE

GRADE RANGE:APPRENTICE – AGE RELATED MINIMUM PAY

REPORTING TO:PROJECT AND INFORMATION CO-ORDINATOR

REPORTEES:NONE

PURPOSE

To provide support for the project & information function by undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the effective management of projects

To compile and provide statistical and monitoring data as required.

To undertake all corporate requirements on health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, risk management, financial regulations and information security

To support procurement functions as required

To support the co-ordination of responses to requests under the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Act

To assist in maintaining the Council’s Publication Scheme

Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and general nature of the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION /

Tamworth Borough Council

Job Title:Service Unit:Date Produced/

Project & Information Apprentice Information ServicesRevised: Jun17
Grade:Section:Version No:
Age related minimum payProject and Information0.1
Compiled by:Signature of Author:
Project and Information Co-Ordinator

ATTRIBUTES

/ JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Knowledge
What special knowledge is required to perform this job properly? e.g. foreign language abilities, computer skills accounting and financial techniques, knowledge of employment legislation, familiarity with the locality etc.
Awareness of Data Protection Law and Freedom of Information Act
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Awarenessof Health and Safety and DSE regulations
2. Practical Skills
To what extent is the post holder required to be practically orientated, mechanically minded, manually dexterous etc.?
Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
3. Intellectual Skills
What abilities are necessary in respect of interpreting complex information, understanding detailed reports, decision making etc.?
Organisational skills
Able to work to deadlines and with minimal supervision
Conscientious and good attention to detail
4. Educational Background
Any formal qualifications essential to enable the post holder to carry out the duties of the appointment to an acceptable standard, or is relevant experience as beneficial? Describe specific qualification, subject matter and level of attainment where appropriate, considering whether overseas/other equivalent courses are acceptable.
GCSE Level Grade C or above in Mathematics and English
5. Training
What does the candidate require in the way of specialist training in order to be successful in this post? e.g. apprenticeship in a particular trade, supervisory management training, computer literacy, word processing, practical instruction in the use of equipment, interviewing skills etc. Can this compensate for a lack of formal qualifications?
Computer literate
To undertake personal development commensurate with duties and responsibilities of the role
6. General Abilities
What general skills and abilities are required in this post? e.g. communication & interpersonal skills, self-reliance, self-motivation, co-operation, delegation, leadership, accuracy & attention to detail, tolerance of monotony etc.
Ability to work as a team member and on own initiative
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent Time Management skills
Highly organised with a logical, methodical approach
7. Experience
Specify the type and length of job related experience needed by the candidate, including reference to the most appropriate working environment. Can any other experience e.g. through social, domestic or leisure activities supplement or replace this?
N/A
8. Personal Circumstances
What personal circumstances are required in order to carry out the job duties properly? e.g. car ownership, the willingness to live in where necessary, or to travel, work away from home, work week-ends or shifts etc.
Flexible working is applicable to this post