Business Administration Co-ordinator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced administration manager to lead the Adult Directorate community administration teams in the Exeter and East areas of Devon and whilst based in Exeter, will require regular travel to Exmouth and Honiton.

This is initially for a period of 6 months to cover secondment.

Providing operational leadership and oversight, this role is pivotal in ensuring the effective co-ordination of administrative services across multidisciplinary teams, supporting service delivery through robust management of processes, resources, and workforce activity.

Main duties of the job

With resilient line management and supervision to administrative staff, you will lead on standardisation and continuous improvement of administrative systems, and work collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues to maintain high-quality, responsive support in line with Trust priorities, governance requirements, and patient care objectives.

We are looking for someone with strong NHS administrative experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to lead, problem-solve and drive service efficiency in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Job responsibilities

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.