Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Workforce Administrator

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Trust's Employee Services Department for a Workforce Officer. You will be part of a busy butfriendly team striving to provide the highest quality service to its customers. As part of the Workforce team, you will be responsible for the accurate recording of personal and contractual information for employees of the organisation.Your main responsibility will be to ensure that all relevant administrative systems are maintained in a timely and accurate manner, providinghelpdesk support and training and ensuring that all relevant processes are carried out in line with Trust policies.You will use the Electronic Staff Record (ESR), e-mail systems and other HR systems to provide timely and accurate provision of workforce information in line with agreed organisation requirements.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the jobo To input staff information received from wards and departments via the Trust online forms into the Electronic Staff Record system(ESR), in accordance with NHS terms and conditions including new starter information, staff post changes, leaver information, changes of personal details, in a timely manner.o Have understanding of Trust policies and work closely with the Payroll team on statutory legislation.o Liaise with managers, employees and HR advisors and other sections in the department to provide support and advice and clarificationof data, escalating issues to the Workforce Team Leader as appropriate.o Prioritise own workload and that of the Workforce Apprentice to meet pay affecting deadlines.o Provide customer focussed helpdesk support which may include email, telephone, face to face meetings.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

362-A-25-7576643

Job locations

HR, First Floor, Aspen House

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within the Employee Services Department to provide administrative support to the ESR teams. To liaise with wards and departments acrossthe Trust to input information into the HR computerised database (ESR). Provide admin support to the Workforce team using Outlook andExcel,. You will be customer focused and able to provide all aspects of administration duties including covering work colleagues as required.

Please Check Job Description attached.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within the Employee Services Department to provide administrative support to the ESR teams. To liaise with wards and departments acrossthe Trust to input information into the HR computerised database (ESR). Provide admin support to the Workforce team using Outlook andExcel,. You will be customer focused and able to provide all aspects of administration duties including covering work colleagues as required.

Please Check Job Description attached.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good educational background

Desirable

  • Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous use/knowledge of Office products
  • ESR knowledge / experience
  • Knowledge of NHS T&Cs

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in admin role
  • Experience of a customer service environment and following procedures

Desirable

  • Helpdesk support

Skills

Essential

  • IT & Spreadsheet Skills
  • Accurate / attention to detail
  • Motivation / working to deadlines
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good educational background

Desirable

  • Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous use/knowledge of Office products
  • ESR knowledge / experience
  • Knowledge of NHS T&Cs

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in admin role
  • Experience of a customer service environment and following procedures

Desirable

  • Helpdesk support

Skills

Essential

  • IT & Spreadsheet Skills
  • Accurate / attention to detail
  • Motivation / working to deadlines

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HR, First Floor, Aspen House

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HR, First Floor, Aspen House

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce Manager

Matthew Smith

matthew.smith@stockport.nhs.uk

01614194609

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

362-A-25-7576643

Job locations

HR, First Floor, Aspen House

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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