Job summary Interview Date: W/C 10th February 2025 An exciting opportunity is available to join the BFS Estates and Facilities Department in our busy Administration / Support Services team. The postholder will assist with the provision of secretarial, administrative, clerical and data input services to the Estates and Facilities Department. The role will include operation of the Helpdesk Service for the Maintenance and Portering services for the hospital, and a basic understanding of electrical / mechanical / joinery trades is advantageous, but not essential. Reception and booking-In / Out of visitors and contractors is an integral part of this role, and therefore excellent customer focus and communication is a key requirement. On occasions the role will include assisting the control of the Estates Department stores, providing an efficient supplies service for all BFS staff. Carrying out general clerical and administration duties, using a wide range of computer network systems for the Estates and Facilities management team and the wider community. Training and development opportunities are available within the role, as well as flexible working arrangements as part of the weekly staffing rota, as applicable. Please Note: Previous Applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job Duties / benefits include: Reception duties, including delivery of local inductions to contractors and other visitors to the hospital -Helpdesk Services (for the Portering Service and Maintenance/Repair Services to the hospital) -Database experience desirable, but training can be provided -Arranging meetings, preparing papers and minuting meetings -Database knowledge/experience desirable, but training can be provided -Flexible working arrangements available, working as part of a rota Monday Friday (no weekend working) -Participation in a non- contractual attendance bonus scheme of up to a £1000 per annum -Staff Health & Wellbeing benefits -NHS Discounts available to staff The postholder will be largely responsible for planning and prioritising own workload, having the ability to change from one activity to another, dealing with regular interruptions/emergencies. Also dealing with visitors and incoming calls to the department over the telephone and face to face queries of a routine nature from a wide range of staff groups, including the stores department, with responsibility for issuing and receiving stock back into the store, tools and equipment on loan and ensuring that the recording procedures are maintained Full training will be provided, and opportunities to develop in this role. About us BFS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE A POSITION EARLY. Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services. BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards. We believe in our people and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship Individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,614 a year pro/rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number M9163-3768E-01-25 Job locations Gawber Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Administration Assistant Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Administration Assistant Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Person Specification Experience Essential Basic Understanding of Electrical, Mechanical and Building services. Basic experience/ understanding of purchasing and invoicing processes. Previous experience of Booking In systems for visitors. Experience of booking meetings and maintaining diaries. Desirable Previous computer database experience. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience, (or working towards) GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. ICT qualification (or studying towards). Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of computer software, to include Microsoft Access, Excel, Word Computer literate/VDU operator. Desirable An understanding of the function of an Estates and Facilities Department. Knowledge of Labour Management Software. Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department. Person Specification Experience Essential Basic Understanding of Electrical, Mechanical and Building services. Basic experience/ understanding of purchasing and invoicing processes. Previous experience of Booking In systems for visitors. Experience of booking meetings and maintaining diaries. Desirable Previous computer database experience. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience, (or working towards) GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. ICT qualification (or studying towards). Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of computer software, to include Microsoft Access, Excel, Word Computer literate/VDU operator. Desirable An understanding of the function of an Estates and Facilities Department. Knowledge of Labour Management Software. Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barnsley Facilities Services Address Gawber Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)