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SalaryCYNLLUN YFORY 2024 - Gwynedd Council Graduate Scheme
Leadership and Management 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 communication and engagement area, to develop their networks across the Council and beyond while at the same time gaining a Msc in Leadership and Management.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a commitment to developing strong interpersonal and technical skills in this specialist area. The successful candidate will gain experience in a number of specialist areas within the communication and engagement field, with a view to developing to become one of the future managers and leaders in this important discipline.
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.
For more information, please click on this link
There will be a link to the information pack, which provides detailed information about the scheme and guidelines for you to complete your application successfully.
For an informal discussion, please contact Malan Wilkinson - malanwilkinson@gwynedd.llyw.cymru 01286 679587
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
Closing date: 25.04.24 (12 o’clock)
Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Cyngor Gwynedd, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
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.
- Show the potential to be an expert and a leader
- Delivering work of the highest quality
- Callaborate with people effectively
- Ready to challenge
- Prioritise well-being
- Show a high level of self awareness
- Driving Licence
QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
You must have or are expected to be awarded a 2:2 degree or higher.
Your degree should be in a subject which is relevant to the field. You are qualified to apply whenever you graduated.
You hold a GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics, Welsh, English and Science
ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
LISTENING AND SPEAKING - HIGHER LEVEL
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.
Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
READING AND COMPREHENSION - HIGHER LEVEL
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 - HIGHER LEVEL
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 (help is available to check the work).
Purpose of the Post
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
Main Duties
From the first day, the Professional Trainee will contribute to day-to-day Leadership and Management work and have the opportunity to work on high-level projects under the supervision of experienced managers. Although the Corporate Support Department will be the 'home' of the Professional Trainee, the successful candidate will gain experiences by being placed within departments and services across the Council.
- The Professional Trainee will gain experiences in leading people and project management, developing networks at all levels of the organisation and completing a well-known qualification in public sector leadership.
- This will provide the individual with a solid foundation to develop a successful Leadership and Management career in the Council.
- Develop the highest possible quality leaders to take up key leadership positions within the Council
- Giving future leaders the opportunity to gain the experiences, networks and qualifications needed to provide a solid foundation to embark on a Leadership and Management career
- Gain experience of working within departments across the Council
- Contribute to managerial work and high level projects under the supervision of experienced managers in a range of services across the county
Please see Information Pack for more details about this post.
As a member of staff at Gwynedd Council, you have the following responsibilities:
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
