Senior Business Support Assistant (Certificate of Sponsorship Available)

Senior Business Support Assistant (Certificate of Sponsorship Available)
Employer: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
Location: West House, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Hours: Part-time (18 hours per week)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (schedule to be agreed)
Visa Sponsorship: Available, subject to UK Home Office eligibility requirements.

About the Role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Senior Business Support Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Health Improvement Team. The successful candidate will support employability programmes delivered across:

• ESTEEM
• Family Nurse Partnership
• Youth Health Service
• Social Work Intensive Monitoring Service

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and business support.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and produce accurate minutes.
• Maintain confidential records and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Manage and update information using the Hanlon Employability System.
• Support programme monitoring and reporting.
• Work closely with Employability Coaches and the wider Health Improvement Team.
• Prioritise workloads and meet multiple deadlines effectively.
• Maintain accurate electronic records using Microsoft Office applications.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Proven experience in a business support or administrative role.
• An HNC, SVQ Level 3 in Business Support (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience organising meetings and taking detailed minutes.

Strong proficiency in:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Excellent attention to detail.

Experience handling confidential information appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience using the Hanlon Employability System or similar data management systems.

Benefits

• Employees can access a wide range of NHS Scotland benefits, including:
• Minimum 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service).
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Study bursaries.
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Enhanced pay for public holidays.

Visa Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Sponsorship will be offered only where applicants meet current UK Home Office immigration requirements and NHS Scotland sponsorship criteria.

Contact for Informal Enquiries

Nicola Scott
Health Improvement Lead
Phone:
Email:

Ideal Candidate

• Strong NHS or office administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Experience supporting teams and coordinating meetings.
• A professional approach to handling confidential information.
• The ability to work accurately in a busy environment while meeting deadlines.

This is a good opportunity for candidates seeking part-time NHS administrative work in Scotland with potential visa sponsorship, particularly those with experience in business support, healthcare administration, or public sector office environments.