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Admin Assistant - 24 hours (6m FTC)

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Birmingham, B2 4BTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£24,484 to £27,583

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

5 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

  • Please note, this role is on a 6 month fixed term contract Do you enjoy working within a busy office or reception environment, where no two days are ...

  • 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

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.

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.

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: £24,484 - £27,583 per annum pro rata (£13.08 - £14.73p/h) - depending on skills/experience.

Contract: 6 month fixed term

Hours: 24 hours per week

  • Monday 08:30 to 16:30
  • Tuesday 08:30 to 16:30
  • Wednesday -
  • Thursday 08:30 to 18:00
  • Friday -

Location: BPAS Birmingham Central Unit First Floor, Guildhall Buildings,12 Navigation Street, Birmingham B2 4BT

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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

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.

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.

  • 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

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.

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience gained within an office environment and general office duties
  • Knowledge of clerical procedures including checking documentation, telephone and reception duties

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
  • Are you aware we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship to this role?
  • This role is based at our Birmingham Central Unit (B2 4BT) working 24 hours per week on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays - Can you commit to this working pattern?
  • Are you aware this role is on a 6 month fixed term contract?

Desirable: - Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

BPA
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

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