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Area Administration Assistant - Fixed Term until 31.03.27
Are you an experienced administrator, looking for a fresh challenge in a vibrant and successful NHS team? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Administrator to join our Paramedic Emergency Service team within the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), supporting our operations across the Greater Manchester area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our Service Delivery Directorate, providing essential administrative support to senior leaders — including the Area Director, Head of Operations, Consultant Paramedic, and their wider teams. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of high‑quality care to the public.
Main duties of the job
In this varied, fast paced role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership, coordinate diaries, meetings, documentation, and communication across the service. Handle sensitive and confidential information in line with information governance standards. Use Microsoft Office confidently and learn bespoke NHS systems, support colleagues across the team and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
You will need exceptional organisational and administrative skills and be able to communicate clearly and confidently. You’ll be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be adept at learning new software systems and thrive in a busy, demanding environment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial administrative support experience within a complex organisation
- Experience supporting the preparation of complex data based reports
- Experience in the maintenance of information systems and databases
- Minute taking
- Organising events, conferences and meetings
Skills / competencies
Essential
- Computer literacy with competency using the full Microsoft Office package and strong keyboard skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, displaying tact when dealing with sensitive issues
- Organisational and planning abilities to effectively prioritise work
- Ability to multitask, switching between a range of activities
- Demonstrates initiative and able to work without close supervision
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Numerical data analysis ability for production of reports
- Understands the importance of and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Qualification and knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in Business Admin or willingness to work towards
- Qualification in Microsoft office
- Qualification in general business administration or willingness to work towards
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This advert is for Administration Assistant with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 PA Pro Rota. The contract type is 8 months (Fixed Term until 31.03.27). The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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