Business Support Officer
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,477.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24477.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF2 7PJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A0430-26-0008 |
Summary
What you'll be doing Providing comprehensive administrative and business support across multiple services Managing emails, calls, records and databases accurately and efficiently Preparing meeting papers, reports and standardised documentation Organising meetings and events, including diary management and room bookings Acting as a first point of contact, responding professionally and signposting queries Supporting colleagues across the organisation and working flexibly as part of a team What were looking for Experience in an administrative or business support role (healthcare or customer-focused environments welcome) Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems Excellent communication skills with a professional, customer-centred approach Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities A collaborative team player who acts with integrity and professionalism Why join us? In return, we offer a genuinely attractive benefits package and a supportive working environment: NHS Pension Scheme 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Structured training and development opportunities Laptop and mobile phone provided Company sick pay and enhanced family leave (subject to service) A clear commitment to staff development and progression Your usual base will be Sandal Castle Medical Centre, with flexible hybrid working and travel across the Wakefield district as required. The post in the first instance will be a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months. However, subject to the continuing funding being available at the time the position is reviewed and the need for administrative work to be undertaken, the role is likely to become permanent. If there is no funding available and there is no suitable alternative employment after a period of 12 months then the contract with come to an end. For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see the supporting document attached.