Job summary
Are you a strong administrator looking for a new challenge?
Do you enjoy working within a busy office where no two days are the same?
At BPAS, we're looking for an experienced administrator to come and join our fast paced team in our Richmond Telemed hub. As an Admin Assistant you will be responsible for completing all administrative & client support tasks within the hub, supporting clients through their episode of care.
This role is for 15 hours per week to be worked on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found in the further information section below.
Please note administration experience gained within an office/professional environment is essential for this role.
About You
You will have proven experience of working within an office environment, where you've carried out administration duties. You'll be an excellent communicator both internally and externally and will demonstrate a friendly and positive attitude when interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
We are also looking for:
- Experience of dealing with patients 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.
Main duties of the job
- Answer and direct telephone queries, liaising with both internal and external colleagues as necessary, and also welcome clients and escorts to the hub directing them as required.
- Accurately check or complete all necessary BPAS and legal paperwork, ensuring relevant documentation is available for the client's episode of care.
- Provide all information to clients in a supportive and reassuring manner, to ensure informed choices are made at all stages of their care.
- Monitor, edit and amend appointment list using the booking system, informing clients if changes to their appointment become necessary.
- Provide admin support for safeguarding in the hub.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a full job description and terms and conditions with salary information on the right hand side of the page 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.
Location: Telemed Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham TW1 2AR
Once trained and following a successful probation, this role will become a mixture of hub and homeworking more will be discussed at interview
Salary: £28,050 to £31,074 (£14.98 - £16.60p/h) per annum, pro rata for part time hours (inclusive of OLW)
Shift Pattern: 15 hours per week
- Tuesday & Thursday - 09:00 to 17:00
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
Apply now
Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility
All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's 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
There is a full job description and terms and conditions with salary information on the right hand side of the page 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.
Location: Telemed Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham TW1 2AR
Once trained and following a successful probation, this role will become a mixture of hub and homeworking more will be discussed at interview
Salary: £28,050 to £31,074 (£14.98 - £16.60p/h) per annum, pro rata for part time hours (inclusive of OLW)
Shift Pattern: 15 hours per week
- Tuesday & Thursday - 09:00 to 17:00
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
Apply now
Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility
All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's 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
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience at telephone and reception procedures
- Administration experience gained in an office environment
- Understand clerical procedures including the checking of documentation
- Competent in Microsoft Office programmes including word, excel, outlook and Microsoft teams
Desirable
- Experience of dealing face to face and via telephone with patients who may be angry or upset, within a care environment
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 the nature of the relationship
- This role is working 15 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our hub in Richmond (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this work pattern?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience at telephone and reception procedures
- Administration experience gained in an office environment
- Understand clerical procedures including the checking of documentation
- Competent in Microsoft Office programmes including word, excel, outlook and Microsoft teams
Desirable
- Experience of dealing face to face and via telephone with patients who may be angry or upset, within a care environment
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 the nature of the relationship
- This role is working 15 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our hub in Richmond (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this work pattern?
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.
