We are seeking to appoint for a Band 3 Admin / Business Support role within the Corporate Services team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) based on-site at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. The post holder is required to work on-site at least 3 days per week. Job ref 438-PB4417.
Join Our Corporate Services Team! Are you the kind of person who thrives on keeping things organised, running smoothly, and one step ahead? Do you love being at the heart of a busy team where no two days are the same? We are looking for a confident, proactive and highly organised Admin Support Officer to support our Corporate Services Department and to play a key role in keeping things ticking behind the scenes of our Corporate Affairs Directorate.
You’ll be the go-to person for all things admin – keeping diaries on track, coordinating busy meeting schedules, and ensuring everything is in place for smooth operational delivery. From organising meetings to supporting senior teams, you’ll be right at the centre of the action.
Why join us? You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution genuinely makes a difference. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and being the person people rely on to keep things running smoothly, this role is for you.
You’ll play a central role in keeping the Corporate Affairs function running smoothly, acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of queries from staff, patients, visitors and senior stakeholders. You will respond to calls, manage enquiries and support the resolution of concerns to ensure a professional, responsive and customer-focused service at all times.
You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Corporate Affairs Team, Chair and Director – managing busy diaries, coordinating meetings and handling correspondence with efficiency and discretion. From preparing high-quality documents and presentations to maintaining effective administrative systems and chasing key actions, you’ll keep information flowing and priorities on track. You’ll also support meetings, welcome visitors, organise logistics and assist colleagues as needed, bringing a proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
Working for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust means being part of a team that values its people. As a teaching hospital, the Trust offers opportunities to build your skills, grow your confidence and progress your career in a supportive environment where development is valued.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information and a detailed description of the role.
To support you in your application, please be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received. We will contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application, so please check the e-mail account you applied from regularly (including spam/junk).
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders statement is available here.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable your participation. Please contact the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
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If the role requires a DBS check, the level of check will depend on the role offered. Costs may be recovered from salary at offer stage. DBS checks are free of charge for volunteers. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes, including mask wearing and adherence to social distancing on Trust sites.
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