Administration Assistant – Property & Support Services

About the role

The Property and Support Services Department at NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide high‑level, efficient support across all work streams. You will be the first point of contact for staff enquiries and play a key part in keeping the department running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive administrative duties including typing, filing, audio‑typing, photocopying, and drafting letters.
• Use management information systems and email to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Answer telephone and face‑to‑face enquiries, prioritising and directing queries appropriately.
• Manage departmental mail, responding where needed and routing items efficiently.
• Arrange meeting facilities, prepare agendas, distribute supporting documents, attend meetings to record minutes, and follow up on action points.

Required profile

• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Office management experience and general administrative background.
• Proficiency with standard PC programmes.

Required skills

• PC programmes (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).

What we offer

• 35 days of annual leave including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme and annual salary progression.
• Paid sick leave that increases with length of service.
• Access to NHS discounts and a supportive, diverse workplace.