*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY* Senior Administrator

Job summary

*MPFT INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

This pivotal role supports the Mid and South Essex Recovery College by delivering high-quality, efficient administrative support.

We are seeking an organised and proactive individual who can provide confidential and responsive administrative support to the Recovery College team.

The post holder will deliver an effective administrative service to the MSE Recovery College team, including dedicated support to the Recovery College Lead, and will have day-to-day management responsibility for the administration team.

The role is based in Thurrock, with an expectation to travel across the area when required, including occasional travel to course venues.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high-quality, confidential administrative support to the Recovery College Lead and wider Recovery College team, while also overseeing the day-to-day coordination of the administration function.

Key duties include managing enquiries from students, trainers and partner organisations in a professional and sensitive manner; producing high-quality correspondence, reports and presentations; and maintaining effective office systems to support service efficiency.

The role includes coordinating Recovery College courses, maintaining accurate course records, managing registers and communications, and using spreadsheets and databases to monitor activity, attendance and performance information.

The post holder will organise and support meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and coordinating follow-up actions. They will also distribute performance and compliance reports and support monitoring activities across the team.

Additional responsibilities include inputting and maintaining records on Trust systems (such as absence, leave and travel), supporting procurement processes, and ensuring adequate administrative cover across the service, including providing reception or front-of-house support on occasion where required. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands, and the confidence to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!