Total 4 Fresh/Entry Level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Coventry, CV1 4FS

Business Support Officer, Band 3, Full Time Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm based at Swanswell Point in Coventry



Please note: previous applicants need not apply.



We are seeking an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a positive outlook to provide effective administrative and information support to Clinical Team Managers on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will need to be resourceful, flexible, haveexcellent communication and organisational skillswith the ability to work independently in maintaining effective record keeping by inputting and processing clinical and non-clinical data and submitting statistics using electronic information systems.

The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to
children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some
of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.

The post holder will need to work on their own initiative, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands, confident in problem solving and making informed decisions, attention to detail and effectively recording accurate data in a timely manner is a key requisite of this post.

The post will be varied and include, diary management, organise and coordinate routine and urgent meetings, room bookings, minute taking, managing the recruitment process via TRAC, organising and recording supervisions and PDRs and updating ESR, maintaining e-rosters with annual leave requests and sickness reporting.

Applicants will need to be computer literate in the use of Microsoft word/outlook and experienced in using Excel spreadsheets will also be an advantage. Being able to demonstrate proficient use of TRAC and ESR/e-roster systems will be beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided.

Although the Business Support Officer post will be part of the overall admin team based at the locality, they will have very limited patient access and dedicated to the requirements of the Clinical Team Managers on a day-to-day basis, but line managed by the Locality Admin Co-ordinator, who will provide training, supervision and appraisal reviews.

This role requires you to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical services and we are looking for individuals with a positive approach to change and supportive of service improvements.


This advert closes on Sunday 25 Aug 2024

Business Support Officer - Band 3

37.5 hours per week / permanent contract

The post-holder will provide administration, transactional and operational support to departments across Estates & Facilities on various workstreams.

To collate, reproduce and distribute documents/reports/materials/meeting papers for the Estates & Facilities Managers including: Executive Team Meetings, Trust Leadership Team, Board Committees and Board meetings;

Implement and adhere to the Trusts financial procedures, including raising new orders, receiving goods and end of year processing;

To provide administration support of the Trusts Car Parking Management function to the Business Support Manager;

To provide administration support of FM Systems, i.e. Access Control Systems within the Trust;

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.

To reproduce and collate meeting papers on a monthly basis, including folder management;

To answer the telephone in the office and deal with enquiries appropriately;

To be responsible for correspondence and communication within the Department, e.g. post & all user information alerts;

To maintain filing systems for the Estates and Facilities admin office;

To requisition stationery and maintain stock levels as appropriate and arrange appropriate storage for the office. To keep the stationery cupboard tidy and stocked;

Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives;

Consistently demonstrate and promote behaviours and actions reflective of Trust values;

Undertake any other tasks as required and in accordance with the grade and nature of the post

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

The Planning Accountant will support the Head of financial Management in providing high quality financial planning and technical management accounting advice in respect of the production of both the Strategic and Operational planning.

The role will liaise with financial leads for planning and reporting across the Trust and be responsible for the development of robust information for both internal and external uses

Please be advised there is a scheduled interview date of 24th April 2024.

Working with the Chief Management Accountant with the consolidation of Group Plans and reserves into the Trust’s annual plan

Advising and supporting the Financial Improvement Team (FIT) financially in setting the WRP targets aligned to the planning guidance and internal Trust plans.

To prepare and monitor the underlying position of the Trust monthly for reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Management.

The post holder will provide technical support to the Groups in the preparation of organisational business cases, providing support to the Strategic Project Accountant in the preparation of financial models supporting strategic business cases.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management in the preparation of the annual financial plans in respect of preparation of the Annual Budget setting Policy and the interpretation of national planning guidance ensuring a clear link between Income and Expenditure budgets, Waste Reduction Programmes, workforce and modelled activity

The post holder will be expected to identify policy opportunities and improvements in their team and the finance department and lead the delivery of these with senior finance colleagues.

The post holder will provide technical support to the Groups in the preparation of organisational business cases, providing support to the Strategic Project Accountant in the preparation of financial models supporting strategic business cases.

The post holder will be expected to develop mechanisms for maintaining audit trails to underpin the planning process and to work with internal audit to support analysis of financial planning processes.

Take responsibility for the population of national financial planning templates as required by NHS England and Improvement and support the completion of NHS England and Improvement information requests.

The post holder will take the lead in the production and maintenance of the Long-Term Financial Model (LTFM). This will include both the preparation and communication of assumptions and strategic developments as well ensuring the alignment of the financial plan and their impact upon the Financial Statements and Single Oversight Framework.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

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