Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Forensic Service for a motivated, enthusiastic and self-driven individual to undertake a role as a Team Administrator. The post holder will communicate with all levels of the management, clinical and admin teams
The Team Administrator will provide a full and comprehensive administrative service to the Senior Leadership Team ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources. We aim to secure an individual with exceptional administrative skills and personal qualities to assist in supporting the Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for a variety of duties including the taking and typing of minutes, reports, other correspondence, diary Management and arranging meetings.
Supporting the Senior Leadership Team you will need to have attention to detail and be a fast-paced person who is able to manage in an efficient manner. If you possess excellent administration skills and have a positive approach come and work with us.
You will be a part of the Management Secretarial Team and will have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
To be an initial point of contact for the service and respond to all enquiries in a professional and sensitive manner, and, to provide a responsive, comprehensive clerical and administrative service to the senior leadership team, to support them to provide an efficient and effective service for the benefit of this complex, and often challenging client group. Please see job description for the main duties of the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Person specification
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to use word processing and Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Ability to use one’s own initiative and prioritise workload
- Able to work well within a team
- Commitment to one’s own professional development
- Good understanding of the need for accurate data and reporting.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Typing / word processing qualification RSA 3 or equivalent or demonstrable experience
- Educated to GCSE level including Maths and English or equivalent
- Highly developed office management skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification or experience
- Excel qualification / experience
- Experience of taking minutes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of general office secretarial work
- Experience of diary management
- Experience of summarising and note taking to capture the main points of a discussion/informal meeting
- Experience of working with an electronic patient record system
- Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a shared vision/goal
- Experience of maintaining quality standards in one’s work
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS particularly in a Mental Health setting
- Experience of audio typing
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This advert is for Team Administrator with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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