Job summary We are recruiting for a Senior Personal Assistant Apprentice to provide comprehensive office and administrative support to the Head of Testing Development for Technical and Scientific Development within the Blood Supply Directorate. Being part of our Apprenticeship Programme is a great opportunity for you to gain valuable knowledge and experience, as well as develop a range of transferrable skills. The position is therefore suited to someone who values learning and has a desire to start an interesting and rewarding career path within NHSBT. Main duties of the job You will be required to undertake administration and clerical duties in support of the Technical and Scientific Development Team. Typically these duties will involve :- Providing direct office management and administrative support to the Manager Providing a personal assistant service, acting as a central source of communication between the Manager and Senior Managers in the Directorate Take responsibility for the Managers diary, planning and organising all appointments to ensure the most efficient use of their time Set up, arrange and attend monthly meetings Document and formally minute meetings Liaise with external suppliers to provide training courses for senior staff, arranging venues and facilities and acting as a point of contact for trainers and trainees. Any other opportunities that will enable you to successfully attain the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme. You will be required to undertake occasional travel to any NHSBT sites to meet the requirements of the post (notice will be given) About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £20,280 a year Contract Apprenticeship Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 005078 Job locations NHSBT - Bristol Filton Bristol United Kingdom BS34 7QH Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Commitment to studying towards and completing the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent Demonstrates commitment to own continuous learning and development Experience Essential Experience of handling conflicting deadlines and priorities. Understanding of the need for confidentiality Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential Commitment to studying towards and completing the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent Demonstrates commitment to own continuous learning and development Experience Essential Experience of handling conflicting deadlines and priorities. Understanding of the need for confidentiality Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant Address NHSBT - Bristol Filton Bristol United Kingdom BS34 7QH Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)