Barchester Healthcare

Senior Regional Administrator

The closing date is 09 August 2025

Job summary

Barchester's operational finance team have a new opportunity for a Senior Regional Administrator to join them on a permanent basis. In this vital role, you will provide support and guidance to care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. You will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, as well as provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Regional Administrator will be responsible for providing support and guidance to care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. They will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, as well as provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed. Specific responsibilities include issuing invoices and statements, assisting with direct debit and debt reduction, supporting new resident enquiries, monitoring and completing payrolls, providing training to administrators and managers, reviewing admissions and discharges, and developing a culture of strong performance management.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and hospitals. As one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, Barchester is committed to providing a supportive and empowering work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,016.20 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1320556254

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

*12 month fixed term contract*Barchester's operational finance team have a new opportunity for a Senior Regional Administrator to join us on a permanent basis. In this vital role, you will provide support and guidance to care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. You will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, as well as provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed.Rewards package: Competitive salary Generous car allowance Annual bonusRequired experience and qualifications: GCSEs in maths and English IT Literacy including Word and Excel Experience in change management Ability to write reports professionally based on facts Previous experience within the private sector healthcare and billing complexities Ability to take on multiple homes/hospitals and manage them effectively Role and responsibilities: Step into a home or hospital administrators position where there is no one in post, supporting with recruitment, appraisals, training paperwork, payroll, purchasing, and admissions. Issue invoices and statements for individuals, ICBs, and local authorities. Assist with direct debit and drive reduction in aged debt. Assist with new resident enquiries. Monitor and where required complete payrolls within the region to ensure it is completed accurately and on time. Provide training to administrators and managers around fee rates, occupancy reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and management accounts. Review admissions and discharges across the region. Visit homes and hospitals regularly to conduct assurance visits. Support with the induction and training of new administrators across the region. Ensure administrators and managers are able to understand and interpret Barchester's internal tools and systems. Deliver continual training sessions to administrators. Develop a culture of strong performance management. Develop and maintain close working relationships with Regional and Divisional Directors. As the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are market leaders in employee experience and have the most impressive product in the sector. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

*12 month fixed term contract*Barchester's operational finance team have a new opportunity for a Senior Regional Administrator to join us on a permanent basis. In this vital role, you will provide support and guidance to care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. You will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, as well as provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed.Rewards package: Competitive salary Generous car allowance Annual bonusRequired experience and qualifications: GCSEs in maths and English IT Literacy including Word and Excel Experience in change management Ability to write reports professionally based on facts Previous experience within the private sector healthcare and billing complexities Ability to take on multiple homes/hospitals and manage them effectively Role and responsibilities: Step into a home or hospital administrators position where there is no one in post, supporting with recruitment, appraisals, training paperwork, payroll, purchasing, and admissions. Issue invoices and statements for individuals, ICBs, and local authorities. Assist with direct debit and drive reduction in aged debt. Assist with new resident enquiries. Monitor and where required complete payrolls within the region to ensure it is completed accurately and on time. Provide training to administrators and managers around fee rates, occupancy reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and management accounts. Review admissions and discharges across the region. Visit homes and hospitals regularly to conduct assurance visits. Support with the induction and training of new administrators across the region. Ensure administrators and managers are able to understand and interpret Barchester's internal tools and systems. Deliver continual training sessions to administrators. Develop a culture of strong performance management. Develop and maintain close working relationships with Regional and Divisional Directors. As the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are market leaders in employee experience and have the most impressive product in the sector. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy including Word and Excel, experience in change management, the ability to write professional reports, and previous experience in the private sector healthcare and billing complexities.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy including Word and Excel, experience in change management, the ability to write professional reports, and previous experience in the private sector healthcare and billing complexities.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,016.20 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1320556254

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


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