Business Administrator

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage the administrative team, ensuring efficient and effective work flow responding to demand.

Support the Team Managers in daily administrative tasks and strategic planning.

Advocate for and lead the team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Ensure all administrative processes meet the high standards and values of the trust.

Utilise IT and office systems, including System 1 and Microsoft Office - MS Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook are essential.

Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity

Provide excellent customer service and support to patients and staff.

Develop and implement office management procedures to improve efficiency.

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.