217505 Business Support Officer (KA)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at NHS Lothian for two Business Support Officers within the Public Health and Health Policy team. The successful candidates will support a dynamic team by providing crucial administrative and clerical support, contributing to public health initiatives. Ideal candidates will have exceptional minute-taking, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to excel in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in business and administrative tasks required.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting.
• Familiarity with covering office roles mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to Public Health and Health Policy.
• Perform tasks similar to PA duties but with a broader focus.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Minute-taking

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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We fully support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Please note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application promptly.

Post:

Business Support Officer x 2

Location:

West Port

Salary:

AfC Band 4, 37 hours per week, permanent

About the Role:

Are you an excellent minute taker with administrative experience looking to develop your skills further? We would love to hear from you. The Business and Administration Division provides administrative, clerical, and project support to professionals in Public Health and Health Policy. This role involves tasks similar to PA duties, but our focus is broader. We seek candidates with substantial experience in business and administration tasks. We support and encourage skill development in administration, secretarial, and clerical areas.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team, develop your skills, and support functions in Public Health and Health Policy.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong communication, organisational, and minute-taking skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting with minimum in-office requirements.
• Availability to cover our Canaan Park office at Astley Ainslie.

Early application submission is advised as the role may close early due to high interest.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact [Contact details].