Business Support Officer

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a motivated administrator to join the Chief Executive's Office. This role involves providing business and administrative support for corporate meetings and governance functions, ensuring high standards in organizational operations. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with senior leaders.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Policies supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative/support role.
• Proficient in diary management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks related to meetings.
• Prepare agendas, drafts of documents, and reports.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

Do you have a background in administrative support? Are you looking for an opportunity to progress and learn more about corporate governance in a high-performing team?

We're seeking a highly motivated and organized administrator to join our Chief Executive's Office team. In this role, you'll provide business, project, and administrative support across a portfolio of corporate meetings and governance functions that oversee our organizational operations.

Delivering safe, high-quality care across our hospitals depends on strong corporate governance, ensuring decisions are properly overseen, accountable, and in the best interests of patients.

As part of the Chief Executive's Office, you'll collaborate with senior leaders and teams managing the Trust's corporate and strategic development, including special projects.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the team to deliver high-standard secretarial services, you'll assist with administrative tasks related to meetings serviced by the Chief Executive's Office, including the Board of Directors and Committees. Responsibilities include preparing agendas, templates, drafts of documents, emails, reports, presentations, and supporting project-related administrative activities, research, and benchmarking.

About us

Our organization values and respects staff and the community. We are a leader in the NHS and research sectors, offering excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and policies supporting work-life balance.

We seek someone passionate about maintaining high standards for our patients, with proven experience in administrative or business support, confident in communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

The main base will be at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with travel across sites and options for remote and flexible working arrangements.

Details

• Post date: 15 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674/year (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference: 190-0321-DIR

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF

Job description

For full details, please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents. When applying, clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. This vacancy is for a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2026, as part of a limited-term project. The contract may be reviewed based on project needs and legal considerations. Any secondments require prior approval from your current line manager.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in an administrative/support role

Desirable

• Experience with electronic filing systems
• Responding to routine and complex queries
• Organizing meetings or events

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Forms)
• Excellent organizational skills, including diary management

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For overseas applicants, additional criminal record checks are required. Please see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

Employer details

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF

https://www.sth.nhs.uk