Medical administrative assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Who we are and what we do About Hachette UK Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools. Hachette UK is part of Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doing As HR Assistant for Hachette UK's Adult Trade divisions, you will be responsible for delivering professional and efficient administration support for your business divisions and the wider HR team. You will be the first point of contact for all HR queries assigned by your business divisions. No prior HR experience is needed, we are just keen to find someone that is ready to get stuck in and work hard, and in return you'll be exposed to a broad range of HR activities and projects in a supportive environment. This is a truly generalist role and great entry level opportunity for someone that is excited about starting their career in HR. HR Admin • Be responsible for processing the monthly payroll including new starters, movers, leavers, family leave and other contractual changes within payroll deadlines and to an exceptional degree of accuracy, • Produce all people related paperwork (e.g. contracts, references, staff contractual change letters, family leave, healthcare paperwork etc.) to an exceptional degree of accuracy, • Keeping trackers up to date and ensure all paperwork is returned and filed securely in line with GDPR, • Process all system and hierarchy changes on all HR Systems ensuring a high degree of accuracy, • Be responsible for the maintenance of Smart Clinic (Occupational Health provider) and DSE assessments, • Deliver the HR induction alongside the other HR Assistant, • Build positive relationships and work closely with our payroll team and wider business contacts, • Proactively supporting the HR team with sickness management and occupational health referrals, • Be responsible for visas and any other right to work documents for new starters, • Where required, provide note-taker support for employee relation meetings, • Supporting members of the HR team with Company queries and tasks, • Supporting the DE&I Manager with Company events and new initiatives, • Supporting the Recruitment team with managing candidate applications through our applicant tracking system, • Support the Head of Reward with benefits administration, • Supporting the Learning & Development team with administration Who we are looking for Personal Attributes/Skills • Excellent attention to detail with accurate and exacting standards, • Takes pride in providing a first-class customer service, • Approachable, efficient and helpful, • Strong organisational skills, • Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a demanding environment, • Ability to prioritise and handle ever changing and conflicting workload priorities, • The ability to respond in a timely and professional manner, • The ability to build trusted and positive relationships with staff at all levels, • Outstanding communication skills including the ability to communicate in a logical way, to listen and to clearly present information to others, • Excellent written skills, whether you're drafting content yourself or proofreading someone else's work, with a sharp eye for detail when it comes to spelling, punctuation, and grammar, • Strong numerical skills, • Proactive and process driven, • Resilient with a desire to uphold company policies and procedures, • Team player with a positive, 'can do' attitude Experience/Knowledge, • No HR admin experience necessary, however administrative skills would be a bonus, • A real interest in developing a future within HR What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: • 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays), • Private medical insurance, • Dental insurance, • Generous pension schemes, • Rent deposit loans, • 2 community days per year, • Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months), • Retail discounts through Hachette rewards, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Eye care vouchers, • Wide-ranging training library, • Development programmes (including mentoring), • Up to 70% off book purchases, • A charity bookshelf, • 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks, • Season ticket loans Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit

Location: GSK HQ, London Working days: 4 (3 on-site, 1 remote) Role Type: Contract Overview GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Role Overview GSK are on the looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join the team at GSK HQ in London. The primary purpose of this role is to arrange and log the legal execution of documentation for the Group’s UK incorporated or registered subsidiary companies (approximately 80) in accordance with GSK’s document execution process – known as “DocEx”. This person will also assist with the management of Corporate Secretariat’s relationships with GSK’s subsidiary companies around the world, with a view to ensuring that appropriate corporate approvals are sought in advance of relevant local matters and transactions. Key Responsibilities • Operate the document execution process via the “Docutrack” online tool, including logging of information; preparation of documentation for approval and execution (hardcopies and electronically); preparation of board approval minutes where required; updating the relevant tracking and control systems; and liaising with internal and external parties to ensure compliance with recommended guideline pertaining to the document execution process., • Liaising with public Notary to arrange the notarization and legalization of documentation, where required., • Maintain a register of Powers of Attorney executed by UK subsidiary companies., • Ensure all signed minutes, Powers of Attorney and other relevant documents are correctly saved and filed., • Support the scheduling of signing meetings and the filing of documents in connection with the annual statutory accounts of subsidiary companies., • Assist with other ad hoc projects. Minimum Requirements • Strong administrative and organisational skills., • Computer literate., • Ability to learn quickly., • Ability to recall and correctly apply training given., • A strong communicator at all levels., • A team player. Preferred Requirments • A student member of the Chartered Governance Institute, at the beginning of their studies., • Administrative experience within a (preferably large multinational) company., • A keen interest in business/company law., • Experience of processing and managing documents. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Inclusion at GSK GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you need any adjustments in the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment team () to further discuss this today. Important notice to employment businesses/agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are aUS Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. 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Conference Assistant / Symposium Programme Executive - Medical Event / Symposium Company - £27k to £31k + benefits - Central SW London This is an opportunity for a graduate, with some administrative or secretarial experience, to join a company which is a global conference organiser, publ

Office-Based, £30,000 - £31,000 DoE+ Excellent Benefits Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to build your career in legal support? Would you thrive in a fast-paced, prestigious legal environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key? A prestigious barristers' chambers in central London is looking for a Legal Support Services Assistant to join their busy operations team. Working alongside two colleagues, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of chambers, supporting barristers with document management, e-bundling, and other post and copy room needs. This is a hands-on, fully office-based position that would suit someone practical, organised, and confident using IT systems. It's a great opportunity to gain experience in a respected chambers environment, working closely with barristers, clerks, and administrative staff. Key Responsibilities • Support barristers with document management, including e-bundling, printing, and collating legal bundles and law reports, • Manage post and copy room tasks, including stationery organisation and transfer of files between chambers, court, and barristers' home offices, • Handle electronic document management, uploading/downloading soft copy files and maintaining digital indexes, • Liaise with the clerking team and wider staff to ensure smooth daily operations, • Assist with logistics for court appearances and general administrative tasks as required Skills & Experience • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident working with barristers, the clerking team and colleagues at all levels, • Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly (experience with e-bundling software or platforms like OneDrive is ideal), • Reliable, professional, and calm under pressure, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with great attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, • Polite, friendly and of smart appearance, • Able to work well with a wide range of people, while also being confident working independently., • Handle confidential information discreetly What We're Looking For You'll be someone who takes pride in supporting others, thrives in a traditional but friendly environment, and enjoys contributing to a well-run operation. The chambers operates with a strong sense of teamwork, inclusivity, and wellbeing, fostering a culture where everyone's contribution is valued. Salary & Benefits • Salary: £30,000-£31,000 (depending on experience), • Hours: 40 hours per week on a shift system between 8am and 6.30pm, • Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 22 after one year and 25 after two), • Pension: 6% employer contribution, • Additional benefits after probation: bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary), season ticket loan, permanent health insurance, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a bonus half-day 'birthday' holiday This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and well-established chambers, gain insight into high-profile legal work, and develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment. If you're practical, efficient, and eager to build your experience in legal operations, we'd love to hear from you.

About the company At Gas Strategies, we help energy businesses move faster, think clearer, and act with confidence. As senior consultants with deep industry expertise, we inject momentum into complex projects—accelerating readiness and unlocking value across global energy markets. We’re proud to be an independent consultancy with a collaborative culture and a sharp focus on client impact. Our work spans strategy, commercial advisory, and market insight, and we’re trusted by clients to turn process into progress. We are proud recipients of the King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2025, the UK’s highest business honour, recognising excellence in global impact. The Role This is a high-impact, multi-dimensional role at the heart of our business operations. As Senior Operations Coordinator, you’ll be the glue that keeps our internal engine running—supporting teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring our London office remains a vibrant culture, well-organised hub. You’ll work across business operations, office management, marketing, and people & culture—bringing structure, energy, and attention to detail to everything from internal planning and travel logistics to campaign support and team events. You’ll also collaborate closely with senior leaders, attend key meetings, and help drive progress on strategic initiatives. If you’re a natural organiser who enjoys variety, thrives on responsibility, and loves making things work better, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape how we operate and grow. What you’ll be doing Business Operations & Team Support • Support day-to-day business operations, including compliance, internal tooling, and process improvement related to office and team workflows., • Act as a central point of contact across the business, helping teams stay accountable and aligned with internal plans and priorities., • Coordinate internal meetings and planning sessions, including quarterly off-sites, team socials, the annual Christmas party, and company-wide events., • Assist with business planning tasks such as creating timelines, roadmaps, and tracking progress against internal initiatives., • Arrange and manage travel bookings for team members, including flights, accommodation, and visas, liaising with external providers to ensure cost-effective and efficient travel., • Assist with the preparation and formatting of high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing materials., • Provide administrative support to consultants, including document formatting and updating internal tools., • Provide cover and support for the Executive Assistant to the CEO during leave or busy periods., • Attend senior-level and business operations meetings, take notes, and follow up on actions to ensure delivery. Office Management • Oversee the daily running of the London office, ensuring it is well-maintained, stocked, and welcoming., • Manage relationships with office and marketing vendors and service providers (e.g. cleaners, building management), including periodic reviews and audits., • Order and manage office supplies, branded merchandise, and refreshments., • Coordinate front desk responsibilities, including answering calls, managing the company enquiries inbox, and welcoming visitors., • Support the implementation and communication of office-related policies and procedures., • Manage ad-hoc requests such as courier bookings, logistics, and vendor coordination., • Create internal content to support office communications, team updates, and engagement initiatives. Marketing & Events • Support the marketing lead with the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across email, social, and digital channels., • Assist with the creation and organisation of marketing materials and content., • Help manage marketing administration, including maintaining SharePoint files and campaign documentation., • Coordinate logistics for external events, conferences, and client dinners, including venue research and maintaining an annual events calendar., • Monitor marketing metrics such as website traffic, engagement rates, and lead quality, and share insights with relevant stakeholders., • Support co-marketing initiatives with external partners and help build workflows for campaign delivery. People & Culture • Support the People Partner with onboarding, training coordination, and HR administration., • Help plan and deliver internal events and cultural initiatives that enhance employee experience and team connection. Who you are • 3+ years of Proven experience—ideally in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus., • Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail., • Experience supporting senior leaders or executive assistants., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint), and collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint., • Familiarity with CRM systems and marketing platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Mailchimp, Canva) is a plus., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working across multiple teams., • Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism., • problem-solving skills., • Proactive and able to take initiative without constant supervision., • Excellent time management abilities. What's in it for you? • Competitive compensation, • Annual Xmas office closure, • Annual leave, • 10 work from anywhere days, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office - Mon, Tues & Thurs), • Enhanced pension scheme, • Company socials, • Free lunch during our Lunch and learns, • Quarterly off-site team days, • Private medical insurance, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee Assistance Plan, • Learning and Development opportunities are supported, • Great opportunity to work with all levels in the business and make a real impact with purpose We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application! We acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted, and empowered to excel in their role.

Title: Receptionist/Healthcare Assistant Location: Dartford Hours: 40 hours Salary: £25,400 Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many. The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet. Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Healthcare Assistant (Surgery Assistant). The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics and weekend working. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: This is a dual role covering both the Reception desk and Surgery. Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres. You will also be responsible for the following: • Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedure., • Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments., • Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers., • Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries., • Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops., • Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments., • Actively participating in the end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering., • Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management. Receptionist duties include: • Covering the reception area, maintaining a priority for incoming calls at all times, • Take clear and concise messages, • Communicating all messages promptly and accurately, • Provide administrative support to the Manager, • Maintain stationery stocks and oversee the ordering of new supplies, • General reception duties as and when required Essential Skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information, • Adaptable with a flexible approach to work, • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks, • A confident and professional individual who has fantastic organisational skills, • Excellent telephone manner, • Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion What’s in it for you? • A market leading salary, • No night shift, • State of the art, modern working environments, • 29 days annual leave per year, • Pension scheme, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses, • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • An accessible management team and transparent management structure, • Working in a larger clinical team means less pressure on our staff and more time to spend with our patients, • Full visibility of 6 week rota Please apply now by uploading your CV. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment. Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer

JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Radiology Consultant (ERCP) Department : Radiology SHORT DESCRIPTION An Excellent opportunity to join as Radiology Consultant (ERCP) for one of the most prestigious and top tier leading Hospital in Saudi Arabia JOB SUMMARY As a radiology consultant for a leading hospital in Saudi Arabia, your role would involve interpreting and analyzing medical images such as x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and treat patients. You would collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and provide recommendations based on the imaging results. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides high-quality Radiology care to patients in this area of medicine., • Provide consultative service as requested., • Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians, and residents., • Actively participates in the training and teaching of residents and fellows in his area of expertise and Participates in research activities., • Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed., • Performs special procedures as privileged., • Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures. Education • Graduate from a medical school of good standing., • Completion of required period of training in Radiology., • Saudi Arab or American /European Board Certification or equivalent., • Membership and/or Fellowship status in America and/or Europe or their equivalent and fulfilling the criteria for the consultant as required, • A certificate recognized by the Saudi commission is a must., • Min. 3-4 years Post Board/Fellowship in specialty., • Positive professional references attesting to the candidate's skills and ethical conduct.

Apprentice/PGMDE Administrative Assistant (PRUH). Assist the PGMDE Coordinators with administrative support for the Medical Induction, Study Leave Process and Annual Awards Ceremony. Demonstrate a good level of administrative and organisational skills, ensuring a structured and methodical approach t

Medical Assistant - Southgate Primary Care - Full-Time. The Medical Assistant with the required training, education and demonstration of clinical competency, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician. Graduate of a program in Medical