Health Protection Administrative Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £20,472 - £22,377
Job grade:

Administrative Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Science
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Homeworking, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham B2 4BHAbout the job

Job summary:

_ The job purpose is to work collaboratively with all members of the team and/or Directorate to provide an accurate and effective administrative support service. The post holder will work with mínimal supervision and be expected to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a wide range of specific administrative duties. The post holder may work with colleagues who are based across the country at different sites and / or who work remotely._

_ Specific duties of the role may vary depending on the site and teams / functions._

_ This contract is Part Time - the hours will be discussed with the Manager at interview and offer_

Job description:

As the Health Protection Administrative Officer your main responsibilities will include:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Administrative Support

Provide comprehensive administrative support to teams across the Directorate, including diary management of one or more senior staff, if required.
To be responsible for dealing with telephone enquiries and other communications that may require a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Action routine correspondence, prepare acknowledgements and response letters as requested.
Collate information and data to produce reports and documents as required; some may be confidential and/or complex.
Assist with the dissemination and/or collation of information/returns for business operations in a timely manner.
Provide Incident Coordination administrative cover on rotation as required (if applicable)
Improve the quality of services and contribute to the improvement of the administration service.
To be responsible for organising and controlling own workload ensuring deadlines are observed and duties performed efficiently.
Provide cover as directed by line manager for other members of the team in their absence and assist with their workloads as necessary.

Financial and Resource management

Assist with the procurement of goods and services inline with UKHSA policies and procedures, including overseeing ordering of stationery and general equipment supplies for the office; ensuring appropriate levels of stock are maintained; and arranging travel and hotel bookings.

Meetings and Events

Arrange, attend, and provide secretariat support to teams and other internal and external meetings and/or networks as required. This will include booking venues; organising hospitality; preparing and producing paperwork, i.e., agendas, action logs, collating and distributing all necessary information and documentation electronically and taking minutes or action notes as required. Ensuring all minutes or action notes are issued in a timely manner and agreed actions are appropriately recorded.
Assist with organising external and/or internal conferences, away days and training days, including registration, and preparing resources.

Information Governance and Information Management

Operate and update a range of databases and computerised case management / surveillance systems. Input data and information accurately and completely, using the correct formats consistently with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Adhere to clinical governance and security of information arrangements at all times.
Assist in the effective use and maintenance of the office environment and systems and support the introduction of, and working with, systems to manage these effectively; this will include organising and maintaining comprehensive electronic filing systems and using digital tools, for example JIRA.

Personal and Professional Development

Identify, discuss, and action own professional performance and training/development needs with your line manager through appraisal/individual development plan. Attending internal/external training events
To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e., fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.

Communication and Key Working Relationships

Other

In addition to the job specific requirements above, this role will require adherence to all UKHSA Policies and Procedures. A full list of these is available on UKHSA Pulse and form part of the employment contract.
All staff will adhere to the UKHSA People Charter actively demonstrating the positive behaviours.
All staff are expected to contribute to the delivery of corporate goals and objectives.
The role holder may be expected to support corporate service a