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Administrative Officer - Preston, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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Preston, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £22,370 - £24,184- per annum pro rata

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Administrative Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time
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Job summary:

We are recruiting an Administrative Officer (AO) to work in the UKHSA North West Cumbria and Lancashire business support team.

The AO is a key member of our operational team supporting the busy health protection response, and you will need to be a strong administrator, proficient with Microsoft Office packages, and be able to work accurately with pace to meet tight deadlines.

You will also be required to keep up-to-date with current practice and learning, and adhere to legislation, policies and procedures.

This is a diverse and interesting role, and one which requires a flexible approach as workload priorities can change.

You will be joining our North West multi-disciplinary team made up of consultants, practitioners, surveillance scientists, emergency planning and business support colleagues.

We have a friendly and collaborative team where everyone's role is valued and contributes to the UKHSA mission to keep the local population health secure.

Job description:

Operate and update a range of databases and computerised case management / surveillance systems. Input confidential data and information accurately and completely, using the correct formats.

Deal with complex telephone enquiries and other communications re infectious diseases and incidents that may require a high degree of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.

Organising and supporting internal and external meetings where you will be expected to take minutes, both via Microsoft Teams and face-to-face.

Provide comprehensive administrative support, including preparing and responding to routine correspondence, and diary management of one or more senior staff.

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Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £22,370, UK Health Security Agency contributes £6,040 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

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Selection process details:

Stage - Application & Sift:

This vacancy will use competency-based questions to assess the behaviours, experience, ability, technical skills/qualifications, strengths and commitment to equality and diversity detailed in the essential person specification.

Stage - Interview
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Security:

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks

Nationality requirements:

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals

- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)

Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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