Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Administrator

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

Providing managerial support to the administration team in the healthcare department, ensuring the smooth running of the team and that all priorities are completed within the working day.

To work closely with the management team to ensure that data quality is accurate and data is available when required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative support to the clinical staff and managers within HMP Manchester. The post holder will maintain the office organisation and support all clinical staff working in the department with additional responsibility for supervising and supporting other administrative staff working within the department.

To maintain the office organisation and support all clinical staff working in the department.

To work effectively in providing multidisciplinary care, working with internal and external professionals.

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

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7869091

Job locations

HMP Manchester

1 Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

A thorough overview of the role is described in detail in the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A thorough overview of the role is described in detail in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.

Desirable

  • Awareness of NHS & or /Prison

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to deal with people and handle enquiries efficiently and effectively in a sympathetic manner
  • Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.

Self Resiliance

Essential

  • Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.
  • Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time
  • An awareness of confidentiality issues regarding clients and staff.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

  • Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies and principles
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.

Desirable

  • Awareness of NHS & or /Prison

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to deal with people and handle enquiries efficiently and effectively in a sympathetic manner
  • Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.

Self Resiliance

Essential

  • Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.
  • Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time
  • An awareness of confidentiality issues regarding clients and staff.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

  • Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies and principles

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

HMP Manchester

1 Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


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

HMP Manchester

1 Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Manager

Sophie Andrews

sophie.andrews@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7869091

Job locations

HMP Manchester

1 Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


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