Careers in management and support

Covering all our non-clinical departments which are critical to the smooth running of our hospital.

Working in Support Services at Benenden Hospital

The Management and support teams at Benenden Hospital all play a part in helping the hospital run smoothly and efficiently.

Our Reception and Patient Administration positions communicate with our patients and visitors working closely with the clinical teams. Our Porters, Estates team, Catering staff and Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the hospital and grounds and providing services to our patients and visitors.

Our Decontamination Services team is responsible for the decontamination of reusable medical devices received into, used by and sent out from the hospital.

And our back-office departments of Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Governance, and IT all contribute to the running of an exceptional hospital service.

We pride ourselves on supporting each other and this makes Benenden Hospital a great place to work.

Video transcript

I'm currently in the Reservations team lead role, which has been quite a nice natural progression from where I started at the hospital. I actually came back from maternity leave and the opportunity came up and it was too good to miss, so I went for that, and I was well supported by my manager in doing so.

I think one of the things I like most about my role is making the difference to the patients, encouraging the team to be part of that journey for the patient as well and the fact that by helping others we will help each other as well. We're really lucky at Benenden Hospital, obviously our affiliation with Benenden Health means that we do have our Benenden Health membership. We also have access to Vita Health to support us through any mental health issues, so we're well supported here at Benenden Hospital.

I would definitely recommend Benenden Hospital as a place to work; we're so lucky to be surrounded by the beautiful countryside here and it really has a family feel to it.

Current management and support vacancies

Management Accountant

£47,347 (Full time equivalent)

12 month fixed term contract, 22.5 hours per week

Make an impact. Shape performance. Drive insight.

Are you a commercially‑minded Management Accountant who enjoys turning numbers into meaningful insight? Do you thrive on partnering with the business and helping leaders understand and improve performance? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality management reporting, analysis, and financial insight across the organisation.

Theatre Administrator

£24,946 - £29,349 (Full time equivalent) Pro Rata for 15 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract (to cover maternity leave), 15 hours per week

Are you highly organised, proactive, and ready to play a key role in ensuring a smooth, safe, and efficient Theatre service? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Theatre Administrator to support our clinical teams and contribute to the successful daily running of the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys variety in their work, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional standard of administrative support.

This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Governance Administrator

£24,286 - £28,572 (Full time equivalent)

Permanent Contract, Full Time (37.5 hours)

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting high standards of governance? We are looking for a Governance Administrator to join our busy and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring robust governance processes that support safe, effective services.

I have a question about working in hospital support and management

What is management and support?

Our management and support staff are all our non-clinical departments across the hospital. They provide an excellent service to our patients and visitors as well as our own employees. All departments contribute to the efficient running of the hospital.

What management and support job roles do we have at Benenden Hospital?

We have a variety of roles across the following departments:

Administration
Catering
Finance
Grounds and Maintenance
Governance
Housekeeping
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing
Procurement
Reception
Reservations

What training and development are on offer for a management and support role at Benenden Hospital?

Every employee in our management and support teams is offered a career coaching interview and is invited to create a personalised career development plan.

We provide excellent training in all areas of management and support and it is tailored to the individual’s needs.

Applying for a position

We’re committed to providing good quality, compassionate care. Everyone who works with us plays an important role in supporting this, whether patient‑facing or not, and we value the experience, behaviours, and perspectives our people bring.

We want to understand why you want to work in a hospital environment and how your knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience align with the role you’re applying for, and how they support a caring and respectful culture. These qualities are best shown through your own experience rather than AI‑generated content. While AI tools may be used for general support, we ask that applications are written in your own words and reflect your true abilities and values.

Taking the time to complete your application carefully and honestly helps us understand your suitability for the role and ensures a fair, open, and values‑based recruitment process.

To apply for a position, please complete our online application form.

For general vacancy enquiries, please contact kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.