Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, professional and highly organised individual to join our Community Mental Health Transformation Programme Team. We are a passionate and highly motivated team and are looking for someone who matches our enthusiasm and passion for transformation.
This is a permanent contract, as a Project Support Administrator.
The role requires attendance at Trust sites at least 2 days a week, so is not fully remote; we offer a hybrid working pattern.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an energetic, positive, professional and innovative individual to fill this role. This role is in a fast-paced environment and programme, supporting multiple projects, and therefore requires an individual who is resilient, able to cope with a fast-paced style of working and able to use own initiative.
This is a hugely valued role that supports our Community Mental Health Transformation Programme team by being the first point of contact for general queries, providing general administrative and project support, arranging meetings, and supporting the management and development of our project databases.
You will have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and remote IT programmes (Teams/Zoom). You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will be required to work alongside a wide range of staff, service users, Experts By Experience and other Birmingham & Solihull (BSOL) wide stakeholders. You will have strong organisational skills, previous project support experience, and be able to prioritise your work to meet the needs of the team, have a very good understanding of professional boundaries when working with Experts By Experience and service users, and be highly motivated.
* * * Previous applicants need not apply * * *
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre (2-3 times a week), or any other agreed site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre (2-3 times a week), or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
IT Literacy
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams/Zoom, Outlook
Education
Essential
- 2 or more A-Level's (or equivalent Level 3 and above) or relevant demonstrable experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a project support and administration role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to manage multiple strands of work at one time, demonstrating planning and organisational skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills - listening, spoken and written
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver to deadlines and to work under pressure
Person Specification
IT Literacy
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams/Zoom, Outlook
Education
Essential
- 2 or more A-Level's (or equivalent Level 3 and above) or relevant demonstrable experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a project support and administration role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to manage multiple strands of work at one time, demonstrating planning and organisational skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills - listening, spoken and written
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver to deadlines and to work under pressure
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.
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.
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).
