Job summary

Working with the Procurement and Contracts Team, you'll provide vital support that helps contracts, supplier relationships and procurement processes run smoothly and effectively. This role plays an important part in ensuring services have the agreements, records and information they need to operate efficiently. You'll work closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, helping to maintain accurate records, coordinate meetings and support key administrative processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organising information, working with a range of people and developing their administration skills in a supportive team. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore City Health Care Partnership would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Support the administration of contracts and procurement processes
• Arrange meetings, take notes and produce accurate minutes and action logs
• Maintain contract records, databases and electronic filing systems
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from colleagues and external providers
• Help keep supplier and contract information accurate and up to date

What we're looking for:

• Experience of working in an office or administrative environment, or transferable administration skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with a range of people while handling information appropriately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to excellent customer service and CHCP values

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and career paths, and we value the ideas, perspectives and contributions that help create an inclusive and respectful workplace.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pleased refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 within business administration or customer services or equivalent skills and experience or willing to work towards
• Word processing to RSA 2 standard, or able to demonstrate appropriate level of skill

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of a range of routine administration procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Knowledge of other Microsoft packages

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an office environment and carrying out general office procedures

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience
• Previous experience of working with general public
• Minute Taking

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).