Job summary
We are looking for a keen administrator to join our Catering Team based at Broomfield to provide administrative support to the Patient Catering Manager.
If successful you will will be part of an enthusiastic, multi-skilled team providing a high quality administrative service covering all the catering department needs. You will also have the opportunity to assist in the preparation of presentations, reports and key project documents.
This post requires excellent communication skills, good standard of IT and the ability to undertake a large range of tasks. So, if that sounds like you, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
- Respond promptly and appropriately to enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
- To behave in a courteous and professional manner at all times
- To ensure that information provided is accurate, timely and appropriate ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Provide a high standard of customer service.
- To ensure that the work area is clean, tidy and safe by following the relevant Health & Safety, fire and security precautions and regulations as laid down by the Trust.
- Administrative work is prioritised and completed within prescribed timescales.
- Process and maintain salary returns and timesheet records ensuring they are completed and sent to payroll on the given date.
- To inform all staff regarding training and to ensure they attend. Input all data onto the training file spread sheet.
- Maintain sickness records both electronically and hard copy
- Receive calls for all hospitality bookings and inform staff to when functions are required.
- Booking all repairs and yearly maintenance for all kitchen equipment.
- Checking all invoices and delivery notes to ensure no overpayments
Details
- Date posted: 13 October 2026
- Closing date: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 390-NR-EFM-BR-4951
- Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites if required too
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level C and above. Minimum of five to include English Language
- Good knowledge of Microsoft programmes
Desirable
- ECSL Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of working with a wide variety of computer software applications: Word to produce letters and reports Excel to maintain databases. Outlook to manage and schedule work and diaries
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of SAFFRON
- Working knowledge of the Trusts HealthRoster system
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).
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Employer details
- Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk