Personal Assistant / Project Support Officer inCardiff inCardiff PUBLISHED 1 NOV 2024

Band 4: £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum  FIXED TERM 


THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 4 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Agreat opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive personal assistant /project support officer to join an innovative and dynamic team in the Policy & International Health Directorate within Public Health Wales.

The successful candidate will be required to provide comprehensive and confidential PA and project support to the Consultant Lead in International Health and the wider International Health Team.

The post holder is required to communicate and liaise with other directorates, divisions and stakeholders, both internally and externally and will be required to produce work to deadlines whilst ensuring compliance with Public Health Wales policies.

In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.

This is a key role in the effective running of a fast-paced team with lots of opportunities for development and working with international colleagues.

Knowledge and experience in a range of personal assistant and office responsibilities, including; diary management, high level PA support and inbox management.

Prioritise and summarise e-mails and reports drafting responses on behalf of designated individual(s) when required.

Provide comprehensive project support to the team ensuring communication between directorates, divisions and stakeholders.

Collate relevant information to ensure the designated individual(s) is prepared for any deadlines, meetings, presentations, talks, seminars, conferences and discussions.

Monitor andmanage relevant papers and documentation, using a brought forward system.

Manage, organise and support the planning of complex meetings, events and conferences, including delegating duties as necessary, booking venue, arranging equipment and refreshments, preparing packs and registering attendees.

Attend meeting to take and transcribe informal and formal minutes, ensure production of minutes and onward distribution in agreed timescales.

Manage the preparation and distribution of agendas and papers for internal and external meetings/events/conferences etc.

Carryout other administrative tasks that fall within the competencies of the post holder in order to provide cover as and when required.

About us


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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.


THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 4 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Agreat opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive personal assistant /project support officer to join an innovative and dynamic team in the Policy & International Health Directorate within Public Health Wales.

The successful candidate will be required to provide comprehensive and confidential PA and project support to the Consultant Lead in International Health and the wider International Health Team.

The post holder is required to communicate and liaise with other directorates, divisions and stakeholders, both internally and externally and will be required to produce work to deadlines whilst ensuring compliance with Public Health Wales policies.

In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.

This is a key role in the effective running of a fast-paced team with lots of opportunities for development and working with international colleagues.

Knowledge and experience in a range of personal assistant and office responsibilities, including; diary management, high level PA support and inbox management.

Prioritise and summarise e-mails and reports drafting responses on behalf of designated individual(s) when required.

Provide comprehensive project support to the team ensuring communication between directorates, divisions and stakeholders.

Collate relevant information to ensure the designated individual(s) is prepared for any deadlines, meetings, presentations, talks, seminars, conferences and discussions.

Monitor andmanage relevant papers and documentation, using a brought forward system.

Manage, organise and support the planning of complex meetings, events and conferences, including delegating duties as necessary, booking venue, arranging equipment and refreshments, preparing packs and registering attendees.

Attend meeting to take and transcribe informal and formal minutes, ensure production of minutes and onward distribution in agreed timescales.

Manage the preparation and distribution of agendas and papers for internal and external meetings/events/conferences etc.

Carryout other administrative tasks that fall within the competencies of the post holder in order to provide cover as and when required.

About us


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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Locations are approximate. Learn more