235241 Business Support Officer (SK)

NHS Lothian; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a part-time Business Support Officer to provide essential administrative, clerical, and project support to senior management. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, along with effective minute-taking abilities. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop professionally and contribute significantly to the West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership.

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience in business support and administrative functions.
• Ability to provide comprehensive support to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to senior management.
• Assist with minute-taking and related documentation.
• Support senior management in various business support tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Effective minute-taking abilities

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.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

Are you a skilled minute taker with solid administrative experience? Are you looking to further develop your professional skills? If so, we’d love to hear from you and discuss an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Overview

As a Business Support Officer, you will provide administrative, clerical, and project support to senior management within the West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership. While some tasks resemble those of a PA, this role offers much more. We are seeking candidates with substantial experience in business support and administrative functions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, grow your skills, and contribute to the wide range of services within our partnership.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to senior management.
• Assist with minute-taking and related documentation.
• Support senior management in various business support tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Effective minute-taking abilities.

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