Non-Profit Distribution; NPD Business Support Officer

Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high‑quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.

With over 70 islands – 20 of them inhabited – Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close‑knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to deliver a broad range of business, administrative and project support to the Head of Facilities and NPD Contract and the wider team.

• Provide administrative support, including arranging meetings, managing diaries and taking minutes.
• Support contract and project work and help coordinate activities across the team.
• Maintain systems, databases and records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Act as a point of contact for queries and liaise with internal teams and external partners.
• Support the coordination of requests linked to the contract, including helpdesk activity.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proactive and well‑organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident using IT systems and working with data.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a professional approach.
• Educated to a degree level in a relevant field such as Administration or possess equivalent relevant work experience.

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Location:

The Balfour

• Working pattern:
Part Time, 25 hours per week (5 hours per day Monday – Friday)

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Contract:

Fixed‑Term for 12 months due to the substantive postholder’s return from Maternity Leave

• Condition:
Must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

The salary for this post is Band 4. If residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum. NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, a wide range of work‑life balance policies, an employee assistance programme and various discounts to local and national retailers.

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here! We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact ork.recruitmentt.

For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.

For further information about this post, please contact Sharon Keyes, Head of Facilities & NPD Contract (sharon.keyest) or Mandy Ward, Facilities Manager (mandy.wardt).

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.

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Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Interview Date:
Monday 3rd of August or Tuesday 4th of August 2026