Programme Administrator

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and self-reliant individual to join our Project Management Office (PMO), providing high level administrative support to the PMO and South West Genomic Medicine Service Senior Leadership Team and supporting the smooth functioning of the Genomic Medicine Service in the South West Region

The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, being able to engage with people of different experience and backgrounds, individually and in groups, both orally and in writing. You will support our Senior Leadership Team with a wide range of administrative functions including diary management, minute taking and managing sensitive information

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

• Date posted: 28 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 185-1321-13772
• Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7JQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The South West Genomic Medicine Service (SWGMS) works with partners across healthcare providers to ensure the successful delivery of NHS Englands national genomic strategy. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is the lead in this partnership with Royal Devon hosting and supporting a range of functions to support this activity for the whole region. We work in partnership to ensure equity of access to appropriate genomic testing for patients and their families in the NHS and to ensure the delivery of a patient centred, high-quality and innovation driven Genomic Medicine Service. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the leadership teams across these organisations

This role will require versatility and the ability to meet deadlines and manage change on a daily basis in order to meet the needs of this dynamic and fast-growing area of medicine. Support and training to provide an understanding of the service and service needs will be provided by the SWGMS Project Management Office team.

This post will be based in Exeter at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and can accommodate a combination of office and remote working if preferable. Whilst an Exeter based role, the post holder will be required to support team members within the Genomic Medicine Service who may be based at other sites and in other healthcare related organisations. As part of a regional organisation, the post holder will be required to travel to partner sites within the South West as required.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Office Hours, 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: 18th September 2026

For further information please contact: Ana Gardiner-Juett Programme Manager ana.juett@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.