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Administration Manager
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 437-8104993
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, forward thinking Administration Manager (37.5 hours per week, permanent) to join the Specialist Perinatal Service.
We are seeking an experienced Administration Manager with a can-do attitude who enjoys working in a large team and demonstrates a commitment to delivering high quality administration management and support in an efficient and timely manner.
If you enjoy working in a fast paced busy work environment, have a flexible approach and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities then Perinatal CMHT offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of high-quality management of the Specialist Perinatal Services (Specialist Perinatal Team, PETALS, Outreach Team and Andersen Ward Mother & Baby Unit) including, but not exhaustive of Administrative Supervisors, Medical Secretaries, Team Secretaries, ward clerks the Perinatal teams.
The post holder will be required to work across the Perinatal footprint, supporting teams within each cluster to ensure the delivery of a high-quality and consistent administrative service. The post holder will assist the development of staff teams to ensure quality of service and administrative function. You will assist the Administration & Performance Manager in the development of local policies and procedures, along with the dissemination and training of these policies and procedures.
The post holder will also ensure that achievement of the national standards are met within their area and provide a confidential, efficient and service user friendly approach to each service within the division.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8104993
Job locations
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits:
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holiday
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits:
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holiday
- 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
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Must be educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience. oeg, Significant experience managing projects, teams, budgets, or services. Professional qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 6/7, CIPD, CMI, AAT, PRINCE2) Demonstrable specialist knowledge gained through training and practical application. Evidence of analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and strategic decision-making skills normally expected of a graduate.
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge and training of all Trust systems and IT systems (PARIS) . o PRINCE2 . o Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of completing staff appraisal and PDP oExperience of managing staff sickness and welcome back to work meetings / procedures oExperience of staff training o
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel gained through extensive experience in performance and administration management.
- Worked in an Administration role in a clinical environment
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Must be educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience. oeg, Significant experience managing projects, teams, budgets, or services. Professional qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 6/7, CIPD, CMI, AAT, PRINCE2) Demonstrable specialist knowledge gained through training and practical application. Evidence of analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and strategic decision-making skills normally expected of a graduate.
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge and training of all Trust systems and IT systems (PARIS) . o PRINCE2 . o Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of completing staff appraisal and PDP oExperience of managing staff sickness and welcome back to work meetings / procedures oExperience of staff training o
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel gained through extensive experience in performance and administration management.
- Worked in an Administration role in a clinical environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital
Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)