Facilities Services Administrator

NHS Orkney; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Orkney, Scotland's smallest health board, invites applications for a permanent full-time position at The Balfour facility. The ideal candidate will have SVQ 3 level education or equivalent experience, be adaptable, and possess excellent communication and IT skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, Distant Islands Allowance, and various work-life balance policies.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance of £1,654

Attractive pension scheme

Wide range of work life balance policies

Employee assistance programme

Discounts to local and national retailers

Qualifications

• Educated to SVQ 3 level or have equivalent experience.
• Excellent IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Great communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at The Balfour healthcare facility.
• Demonstrate adaptability in a busy, dynamic environment.
• Ensure exceptional patient care through effective communication and organization.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

SVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Organisation:

As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.

Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.

About Orkney:

Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.

The Position:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team within The Balfour healthcare facility.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, have great people and computer skills. Working in a busy, dynamic environment you must be forward thinking and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

The Candidate:

The post holder will be educated to SVQ 3 level or have demonstrable equivalent experience and have great organisational and communication skills. Excellent IT skills are essential along with experience in using various Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to pay close attention to detail. Experience of working within the NHS or similar public sector organisation is not essential for this role but would be desirable

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:

This post will be based atThe Balfour

The successful candidate will work:Full Time 37 hours per week

This post isPermanent

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits and Salary:

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is on aBand 3 £28,011 - £30,230and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,654 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information:

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please [e-mail]

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Chloe Crawford, Facilities Support Officer [e-mail]

Interview Date: Monday 4th of August 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.