Search for more NHS jobs in Bolton
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Manager within Bolton Community Mental Health Teams
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of high quality management of the Bolton Directorate Administration Services including, but not exhaustive of Administrative Supervisors, Medical Secretaries, Team Secretaries, Reception Services and Management Secretaries/PA’s. The post holder will assist the development of staff teams to ensure quality of service and all performance targets are met. You will assist the Senior Manager in the development of local policies and procedures, along with the dissemination and training of these policies and procedures. The post holder will also ensure that achievement of national standards are met within their area and provide a confidential, efficient and service user friendly approach to each service within the division.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person specification
other
Essential
- • Able to work in a high pressured environment
- • Mature outlook and disposition
- • Ability to set and meet agreed standards
- • Self-motivated and have the ability to motivate and inspire others
Essential
Essential
- • Must be educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
- • Minimum of 3 years staff management experience
- • Advanced skills in the use of all packages within Microsoft Office i.e. excel
Desirable
- • Working knowledge and training of all Trust systems and IT systems
Experience
Essential
- • Managing change in a controlled environment
- • Contact with service users
- • Working in a confidential environment
- • Previous experience working in a customer care environment
- • Previous experience of supervising / managing a team
- • Experience of completing staff appraisal and PDP
- • Experience of managing staff sickness and welcome back to work meetings / procedures
- • Experience of staff training
Desirable
- • Use of office equipment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- • Communication skills
- • Prioritisation of tasks
- • Proven organisational skills
- • Problem solving skills
- • Excellent report writing skills
- • Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure.
Desirable
- • Patient administration background
- • Knowledge of the Paris system
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Administrative and IT roles in Bolton
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Administration Manager with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton Community. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (26 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.