Business Administrator | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Ashford is seeking a full-time administrator to support its Storage Management Service. The role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including logging medical equipment and maintaining documents. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and preferably have experience in a fast-paced environment. The organization promotes flexible working arrangements and values diversity. Applications are welcomed from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Ability to log devices in and out efficiently.
• Worked collaboratively in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Logging devices in and out of the store.
• Liaising with services effectively.
• Maintaining working documents.
• Ensuring project delivery as part of a team.

Skills

Administration experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Job description

There is an exciting opportunity to join KCHFT Storage Management Service and a chance to enjoy working in a vibrant and forward-thinking team.

We are looking for a full-time administrator to support the day to day business within the store, providing quality administration and support in the development of collaborative processes. This role will involve a variety of administration tasks as well as some manual handling of medical equipment. We are looking for an individual who is very organised and self-sufficient, with good attention to detail. Administration experience in a fast-paced environment is beneficial along with a pro‑active and flexible approach to problem solving.

Main duties include:

• Logging devices in and out of the storeli>
• Liaising with services
• Maintaining working documents
• Working as part of a team to ensure project delivery

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses. As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026