Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join TEWV as part of a new team for a specific programme of work, we are looking for Band 4 Senior Administrators . The ideal candidates would provide high-quality, confidential, and comprehensive administrative and secretarial support.
The role is integral to the effective operation of services, involving the management of complex administrative processes, coordination of meetings and events, handling of sensitive information, and support across business, financial, and information governance functions. Post holders will be expected to use their initiative and judgement to prioritise workloads, maintain robust systems, and ensure the smooth running of the respective team.
The post holders may be asked to travel across the Trust to support meetings and events and therefore remote working would not be suitable due to the role requirements.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will provide high quality, confidential administrative and secretarial support.
You will coordinate and support meetings, including diary management, preparation of agendas and papers, and minute taking.
In addition to this, the postholder will manage sensitive and complex information in line with information governance and confidentiality requirements.
You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, using good judgement and initiative to prioritise workload.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of data protection and service user / staff confidentiality in line with defined procedures and guidelines.
- A sound understanding of quality improvement initiatives.
- Organising and completing demands and workloads meeting deadlines using delegation where necessary.
- Problem solving for an area of work or developing alternative or additional procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Implementing and maintaining systems and processes within an administration team.
- Leading, supervising and training staff on administrative processes in a positive manner to facilitate delivery of an effective service.
- Significant experience of working in an administrative environment including digital audio typing, Microsoft Office applications, diary management, filing systems, collating and presenting information.
- Co-ordinating meetings and associated duties.
- Extracting data and report preparation.
- Participation in service and quality improvement initiatives.
- Advanced typing skills and inputting data accurately and efficiency.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience plus a willingness to work towards the Level 5 in Leadership and Management within an agreed timescale.
- IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
- Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above) / New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9).
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This advert is for Senior Administrator with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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