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Form of work6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Salary: £29,777 per annum rising to £32,076 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Region: Central
Package: 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: HR / Payroll
Date posted: 22/12/2023
Closing date: 21/01/2024
Job reference: REQ000253
This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced individual to provide a comprehensive, confidential and professional administration service to Occupational Health including line management, supervision and delivery of Occupational Health administration.
About the role
In this role you will manage and ensure confidential administrative support is provided to the in-house Occupational Health Team and external Occupational Health suppliers. Reviewing all existing administrative processes and the development of revised administrative support services that maximise the use of ICT to improve Service delivery and provide efficient administrative support for Occupational Health.
You will be working in a clinical setting that requires a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity due to the sensitive information processed within the department.
About you
You will have significant experience of working in a confidential administration environment. Together with significant experience in using Microsoft 365 applications including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Teams. You also have experience in amending and creating spreadsheets using excel. Additionally, you will have experience of line and/or office management.
You will have a good understanding of the importance of ensuring confidentiality and security of information in line with Data Protection and can exercise strict confidentiality in the handling of issues of a sensitive nature.
You will exhibit excellent interpersonal, organisational and planning skills, as well as the ability to prioritise, work independently, meet deadlines, and write clearly and accurately with great attention to detail.
For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Why work with us
We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:
Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
Next steps
If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.
The selection process will take place on Tuesday 30 January 2024
We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
