Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Trainee EPRR Project Support Officer

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career and gain qualifications while making a different? Then look no further!

We are looking for the next rising star to develop their skills and work within our Operations and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) team.

You will work supporting the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and EPRR team to provide key administrative and project support.

Alongside this full-time administrative role you will be enrolled onto the Business Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship within a 24 month period for suitable candidates.

Please refer to Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. As an apprentice, you will receive a maximum of 70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate for the first 12 months. This will increase by 5% each year as explained in Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Please note: The Job Description and Person Specification outlines what is expected from the role, however this is an apprenticeship position and the successful candidate will develop the knowledge and skills to undertake the position to the full potential whilst on the job.

Main duties of the job

Toprovide essential administrative, coordination and support functions to the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and Operations Team in the successful delivery of its functions. This role will ensure that project activities are well-organised, deadlines are met, and documentation is accurate and up to date. The Project Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the teams and maintaining effective service delivery across the Operations and EPRR departments.

The perfect candidate will have a flexible approach to provided administrative and project support to the teams working across the Organisation. There will be contact with all levels of staff across the Organisation on a daily basis, therefore good communication skills are essential.

Are you.....

  • Enthusiastic
  • Hard working
  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Organised
  • Able to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines

The qualification, training and experience requirements for this role are outlines in the Job Description/Person Specification .

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-7437979

Job locations

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C

Desirable

  • IT Related Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Unsupervised administrative work
  • Working in confidential environment
  • carrying out administrative duties
  • use of Microsoft office
  • effective diary management
  • preparing clear and concise documentation

Desirable

  • working within the NHS
  • undertaking personal assistant duties

Knowledge

Essential

  • Use of office equipment
  • administrative systems and procedures
  • patient and staff confidentiality

Desirable

  • understanding of EPRR duties

Skills

Essential

  • numerate, provide and analyse statistical data acurately
  • effective time management
  • excellent telephone manner
  • outstanding communication skills
  • caring and sensitive attitude to communication
  • experience in receiving complex information

Desirable

  • advanced IT skills
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C

Desirable

  • IT Related Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Unsupervised administrative work
  • Working in confidential environment
  • carrying out administrative duties
  • use of Microsoft office
  • effective diary management
  • preparing clear and concise documentation

Desirable

  • working within the NHS
  • undertaking personal assistant duties

Knowledge

Essential

  • Use of office equipment
  • administrative systems and procedures
  • patient and staff confidentiality

Desirable

  • understanding of EPRR duties

Skills

Essential

  • numerate, provide and analyse statistical data acurately
  • effective time management
  • excellent telephone manner
  • outstanding communication skills
  • caring and sensitive attitude to communication
  • experience in receiving complex information

Desirable

  • advanced IT skills

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 NHSFT

Address

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of EPRR

Laura Griffiths

laura.griffiths@gmmh.nhs.uk

01617739121

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-7437979

Job locations

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


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