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This post is a 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position
Location: National Distribution Centre, Canderside, Larkhall
As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s mission is to enable and support the delivery of better health and better care, working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care.
Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities (PCF) provide specific services and expert advice across its portfolio of activity. Outputs include specialist services commissioning, screening, national contracting, logistics, procurement systems, and professional advice and expertise about property, facilities, construction and equipment.
We are currently seeking an experienced Programme Support Officer to provide a full range of administrative support services. The post is based at National Distribution Centre, Canderside, Larkhall.
An increasing number of fast moving programmes are being managed by the National Procurement Head of Governance and National Procurement Climate Change Lead. The Programme Support Officer will directly support the National Procurement Head of Governance and National Procurement Climate Change Lead in their delivery by effectively managing and co-ordinating a variety of communications along with programme support and administrative dimensions across these programmes along with business as usual, in line with recognised Project Management methodology.
You should have substantive experience in a senior administrative role, preceded by experience in an administration role, be educated to HND or equivalent in Office Administration or a related subject.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as are well-developed organisational abilities and a flexible approach to working. In depth knowledge of Microsoft office packages and excellent attention to detail.
Our benefits package includes NHS pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centre and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Janet Robison 07929747020.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 17th August 2022
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies