Admin Assistant – 15 Hours | BPAS Bournemouth
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is hiring a part-time Admin Assistant to join its Bournemouth unit. This permanent role offers 15 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with a salary of £24,484–£27,583 per year pro rata, depending on skills and experience.
Important: BPAS has confirmed that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
The role would suit an experienced administrator who is confident working in a busy office or reception environment and can provide professional, compassionate support to clients.
Job Details
- Job title: Admin Assistant – 15 Hours
- Employer: British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
- Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Hours: 15 hours per week
- Salary: £24,484–£27,583 per year pro rata
- Hourly rate: £13.08–£14.73
- Working days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Reference: B0201-BOU-AA-15
- Date posted: 15 September 2026
- Closing date: 29 September 2026
- Visa sponsorship: Not available
About the Role
BPAS is looking for an experienced Admin Assistant to support the day-to-day running of its Bournemouth unit.
You will be responsible for a range of administrative, reception and client-support duties, helping ensure that documentation, appointments, communications and other administrative processes are handled accurately and efficiently.
The role involves regular interaction with clients, colleagues and external organisations, so BPAS is looking for someone who communicates confidently and maintains a friendly, positive and professional approach.
Key Responsibilities
As an Admin Assistant, your duties will include:
- Answering and directing telephone queries and liaising with internal and external colleagues.
- Checking and completing BPAS and legal paperwork accurately.
- Ensuring the required documentation is available for each client’s episode of care.
- Monitoring, editing and amending appointment lists using the BPAS booking system.
- Informing clients when changes to their appointments are required.
- Supporting the monitoring, control and ordering of stock.
- Sorting and distributing incoming mail.
- Preparing and dispatching statistical information and reports.
- Providing general administrative and reception support to the unit.
- Supporting clients and colleagues in a professional and compassionate manner.
Requirements / Person Specification
Applicants should have previous administration experience in an office environment and be comfortable carrying out general clerical duties.
Essential experience and skills include:
- Administration experience gained within an office environment.
- Experience with general office procedures.
- Experience checking documentation.
- Telephone and reception experience.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A supportive and professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
- Competence using Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
- English and Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE grades A–C, Functional Skills Level 2, GCSE grade 4 or NVQ Level 2.
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience dealing face-to-face with patients or clients who may be angry or upset.
- Experience working within a care environment.
- Healthcare administration experience.
Working Pattern
This is a 15-hour-per-week permanent part-time position.
The advertised shift pattern is:
- Wednesday: 9:00am–3:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am–2:00pm
Applicants must be able to commit to working these hours across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Bournemouth unit.
Salary & Benefits
The salary is £24,484–£27,583 per year pro rata, equivalent to approximately £13.08–£14.73 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
BPAS benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Life assurance at three times salary.
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- 24/7 GP access, 365 days a year.
- MyMindPal mental fitness app.
- 24/7 counselling support.
- Online discounts and lifestyle benefits.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.
Visa / Right-to-Work
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
BPAS states that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Candidates requiring a new Certificate of Sponsorship or visa sponsorship should therefore not apply for this vacancy.
Applicants must also support BPAS’s values regarding reproductive healthcare and a woman’s right to choose.
Application / Selection Process
Candidates can apply through the NHS Jobs application system.
The recruitment process may include appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks. Successful applicants will receive an offer conditional on satisfactory checks.
Applicants must be able to provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving previous employment and details of any employment gaps.
BPAS may close the vacancy early if it receives a high number of suitable applications, so candidates are encouraged to apply before the advertised deadline.
Deadline
Closing date: 29 September 2026
The employer has indicated that the vacancy may close early if enough suitable applications are received.
Full Details + Apply
Interested in this part-time administrative opportunity in Bournemouth?
Reference: B0201-BOU-AA-15
About BPAS
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK’s largest independent reproductive healthcare charity. The organisation provides evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare, including abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment.
BPAS works mainly on behalf of the NHS and describes its organisation as values-driven, with compassion, professionalism and choice central to its services.
FAQs
Is visa sponsorship available for this Admin Assistant role?
No. BPAS explicitly states that it is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this vacancy.
How many hours per week is the role?
The position is for 15 hours per week, worked across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Is this a permanent position?
Yes. The vacancy is a permanent, part-time position.
Where is the job based?
The role is based at BPAS Bournemouth, 23–25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LS.
What is the salary?
The salary is £24,484–£27,583 per year pro rata, depending on skills and experience. The advertised hourly rate is £13.08–£14.73.
What experience is required?
Applicants should have administration experience in an office environment, including clerical, telephone and reception duties and checking documentation.
Is healthcare administration experience essential?
No. Healthcare administration experience is listed as desirable, while general office administration and clerical experience are essential.
When is the closing date?
The advertised closing date is 29 September 2026, although BPAS may close the vacancy earlier if it receives a high number of suitable applications.
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