Business Support Officer

NHS

  • Hammersmith, West London
  • £37,259-45,356 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced administrator to join the Office of the Medical Director at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a motivated individual who can deliver high quality administrative support to our General Managers and Associate Medical Directors.To be successful you will have a flexible and professional approach as well as the ability and confidence to cope with the demands and pressures of a busy working environment.The role requires sound knowledge and experience of complex diary management, high level meeting support including the preparation and distribution of agendas, collation of papers, and transcribing of minutes to a high standard of accuracy. The successful candidate will be delegated a high level of responsibility and be expected to work independently as well as pro-actively managing competing work priorities.Main duties of the job
  • You will manage, plan and deliver high quality business support providing effective, confidential, secretarial and administrative support on a day to day basis to the Associate Medical Directors and Senior Managers within the Office of the Medical Director's Office.
  • You will undertake and manage a variety of projects on behalf of the Medical Director's Office.
  • You will compile and amend databases using MS Excel to monitor, record and report on departmental projects.
  • You will provide a primary point of contact between the Medical Director's Office and both internal and external bodies.
About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusiveContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-CR-921Job locationsSt Mary's HospitalLondonW6 8RFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential
  • Degree or equivalent qualification or experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Accurate keyboard skills; typing speed of 50 wpm
  • Audio and copy typing skills
  • Able to undertake confidential work
  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Advanced minute and note taking
Desirable
  • Typing speed of 65 wpm
Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential
  • Proven experience as a secretary / PA
  • Creation and use of administrative systems
  • Advanced experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Previous experience of staff and office management
Desirable
  • NHS
  • Experience of working to a Director
  • Advanced experience of Microsoft project management
Person SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential
  • Degree or equivalent qualification or experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Accurate keyboard skills; typing speed of 50 wpm
  • Audio and copy typing skills
  • Able to undertake confidential work
  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Advanced minute and note taking
Desirable
  • Typing speed of 65 wpm
Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential
  • Proven experience as a secretary / PA
  • Creation and use of administrative systems
  • Advanced experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Previous experience of staff and office management
Desirable
  • NHS
  • Experience of working to a Director
  • Advanced experience of Microsoft project management

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