British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Admin Assistant - 15 hours

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

Do you enjoy working within a busy office or reception environment, where no two days are the same?

We are looking for an experienced Admin Assistant to come and join our Peterborough unit on a part time basis for 15 hours a week on a Monday and a Tuesday. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found below.

You'll work as part of the team in carrying out administration tasks in an efficient and friendly manner ensuring that clients feel accepted, supported, and confident about BPAS services.

About You

You will have proven experience of working within an office environment, where you've carried out administration duties. You will be an excellent communicator both internally and externally and will demonstrate a friendly and positive attitude when interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.

Main duties of the job

  • Answer and direct telephone queries, liaising with both internal and external colleagues, as necessary.
  • Accurately check or complete BPAS and legal paperwork, ensuring all relevant documentation is available for the clients episode of care.
  • Monitor, edit and amend appointment list, using as appropriate BPAS booking system, informing clients if changes to their appointment become necessary.
  • Assist in the monitoring, control and ordering of stock, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare and despatch statistical information and reports.

We are also looking for:

  • Experience of dealing face to face with patients who may be upset, within a care environment.
  • Knowledge of clerical procedures including checking documentation, telephone, and reception duties.
  • Good attention to detail, supportive towards colleagues and clients and is an effective team player.

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us benefits include:

  • 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Life assurance at 3 salary
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
  • MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
  • Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
  • Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,886 to £26,910 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-PETB-AA-15-2

Job locations

B P A S

Broadway Court

Peterborough

PE1 1RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary: £23,886 - £26,910 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience.

Hours: 15 per week

Shift Pattern: Monday & Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30

Location: BPAS Peterborough, Broadway Court, Ground Floor North Wing, Peterborough PE1 1RP

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a womans right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary: £23,886 - £26,910 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience.

Hours: 15 per week

Shift Pattern: Monday & Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30

Location: BPAS Peterborough, Broadway Court, Ground Floor North Wing, Peterborough PE1 1RP

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a womans right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience gained within an office environment and general office duties
  • Experience with clerical procedures including the checking of documentation
  • Experience of telephone and reception procedures

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing face to face with patients who may be angry or upset, within a care environment
  • Healthcare administration experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
  • Competent in Microsoft Office programmes including word, excel, outlook and Microsoft teams

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
  • This role is for 15 hours per week on a Monday and Tuesday at our unit in Peterborough. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

  • Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience gained within an office environment and general office duties
  • Experience with clerical procedures including the checking of documentation
  • Experience of telephone and reception procedures

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing face to face with patients who may be angry or upset, within a care environment
  • Healthcare administration experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
  • Competent in Microsoft Office programmes including word, excel, outlook and Microsoft teams

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
  • This role is for 15 hours per week on a Monday and Tuesday at our unit in Peterborough. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

  • Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?

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.

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

Broadway Court

Peterborough

PE1 1RP


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

Broadway Court

Peterborough

PE1 1RP


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

The Recruitment Team

recruitment@bpas.org

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,886 to £26,910 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-PETB-AA-15-2

Job locations

B P A S

Broadway Court

Peterborough

PE1 1RP


Supporting documents

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