Administration Support Officer
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
Reporting to the Head of Governance & Performance, the postholder will provide a comprehensive range of administrative and secretarial services, within the Governance & Performance team, supporting work across departments as part of the NOECPC and NHS Supply Chain contract.
The postholder will provide a full secretarial and administrative service, having daily liaison with a wide range of staff at all levels. The Administration Support Officer will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the office environment for the team, supporting the team with the management of projects, processing information and undertaking enquiries as and when is necessary for the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The role requires a dynamic approach to supporting various functions within a procurement organisation, for example:
o Preparation of agendas and minutes, taking appropriate follow-up action as required
o Providing a central point of contact to respond/resolve queries on behalf of the governance team and wider organisational departments
o Where appropriate you will use negotiation and persuasive skills to communicate effectively e.g. arranging complex meetings, booking rooms, refreshments and venues
o Be expected to deal appropriately with highly confidential and sensitive material on a regular basis in accordance with the Trust's Information Governance Policy
o Placing orders and processing relevant financial invoices/requisitions as and when required
o Arranging travel and accommodation for colleagues as required, maintaining the recording and reporting of such details
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-02026-COR
Job locations
Don Valley House
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Don Valley House
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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