201421 Business Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public health is seeking a Business Support Officer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your administrative and clerical skills while supporting vital health policy functions. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality services and managing performance data, along with overseeing Business Support Assistants. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position encourages applications from all backgrounds. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in public health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage and update databases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Quit Your Way Tobacco Control Team.
• Manage performance data and assist community teams across NHS Lothian.

Skills

Administrative Support

Data Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Administrative Qualification

Tools

Database Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Opportunity: Business Support Officer

Location: Pennywell All Care Centre, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Job Reference: d9bb9cfae17f

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments.

The Business Support Officer will provide administrative support to the Quit Your Way Tobacco Control Team, assisting in delivering high-quality services and maintaining performance data. The role involves administrative tasks, updating databases, and supporting both community and acute teams across NHS Lothian. The post also entails direct line management of Business Support Assistants and cross-skilling within the team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your administration, secretarial, and clerical skills within a dynamic team supporting Public Health and Health Policy functions.

We anticipate high interest, so early application submission is encouraged as the vacancy may close early.

Additional Information

NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. Some flexibility in working hours may be required temporarily.