Admin Assistant to General Managers

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear pathways for development

Support for wellbeing

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's Wythenshawe Offices is seeking an organised administrative post to support the General Managers and Heads of Service. You will keep office procedures running, manage a varied workload and act as the first point of contact for the service.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, a Level 2 or 3 word-processing qualification (or equivalent) and experience of general office procedures.

Qualifications

• RSA 2, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in word processing or equivalent.
• Recognised educational standard in English and Maths, or equivalent demonstrable skills.
• Experience of general office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the General Managers and, on occasion, their Heads of Service.
• Coordinate and implement office procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact and focal point for the service.
• Manage and prioritise own workload.
• Work as part of the Management Team at Wythenshawe Offices.
• Cover elsewhere during periods of staff absence when asked.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Presentation software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Word processing qualification (RSA 2/3)

English and Maths standard

Job description

This administrative post sits within Community Children's Health Services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's Wythenshawe Offices, supporting the General Managers and, at times, their Heads of Service. The work centres on keeping office procedures running, acting as the first point of contact for the service and managing a varied workload with a high degree of organisation. The post-holder also joins the Wythenshawe Management Team and may be asked to cover elsewhere during staff absence. Strong Microsoft Office skills, a Level 2 or 3 word-processing qualification or equivalent, and general office experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the General Managers and, on occasion, their Heads of Service
• Coordinate and implement office procedures
• Act as the first point of contact and focal point for the service
• Manage and prioritise own workload
• Work as part of the Management Team at Wythenshawe Offices
• Cover elsewhere during periods of staff absence when asked

What’s required

Qualifications

• RSA 2, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in word processing, or equivalent
• Recognised educational standard in English and Maths, or equivalent demonstrable skills

Experience

• Experience of general office procedures

Skills & knowledge

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and presentation software
• Excellent keyboard and Excel data inputting skills
• Working knowledge of administrative systems
• Excellent communication and liaison skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Other

• Enthusiastic and committed
• Able to work under pressure and on own initiative

What’s offered

• Clear pathways for development
• Support for wellbeing