Catering Admin Support Officer – Central London

About the role

The Catering Admin Support Officer will join the NHS catering team in Central London, providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth service delivery. This role involves collating performance data, preparing reports for senior meetings, and managing day‑to‑day administrative tasks. You will work closely with finance, dietetics, facilities and external suppliers to keep the catering operation running efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and present performance information for Trust Board and Directorate meetings.
• Coordinate reports, action notes and meeting documentation within required timescales.
• Maintain accurate records and information that support catering service operations.
• Assist the finance team with budgeting, invoice management and stock reconciliation.
• Manage food ordering and procurement processes, liaising with the Dietetics team and external suppliers.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with facilities managers, clinical teams, IPP and other stakeholders.
• Support the profitability and revenue management of the on‑site catering operation.

Required profile

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Experience in supporting finance or procurement processes is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• £20 per hour rate.
• 37.5‑hour week, 09:00 am‑5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday.
• 4‑month fixed‑term contract with potential for extension.
• Central London workplace.