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Post No. POSN004588 - Service Support Officer Communities



Are you an organised and motivated individual with a passion for supporting community services? Newport City Council is seeking a Communities Support Officer to provide vital administrative and financial support to our varied portfolio of services, including Libraries, Community Buildings, and Adult Community Learning.



What You'll Be Doing


Managing purchase orders, invoices, and financial records. Collecting and reporting data to meet grant and regulatory requirements. Supporting budget monitoring and performance evaluation. Coordinating Freedom of Information requests. Providing general office support and supervising a Business Support Assistant. Assisting with grant-funded projects and third-sector funding distribution.


What We're Looking For


5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) and relevant experience in administration and finance. Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel). Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Supervisory experience and a proactive, positive attitude


We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd