Admin Assistant to General Managers

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administration Assistant to be based at Wythenshawe Offices, supporting the General Managers for Children's Community Health Services. You will coordinate office procedures and require strong organisational skills and proficiency with administrative systems.

The role involves being the first point of contact, liaising with teams, and prioritising own workload.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills with internal teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry.
• RSA 2/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in word processing or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement office procedures.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to General Managers.
• Be the first point of contact and liaise with internal teams.
• Ensure confidentiality and accurate data input.
• Prioritise and manage own workload.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (Word processing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Community Children's Health Services for an Administration Assistant to work at Wythenshawe Offices, supporting the General Managers for Children's Community Health Services., The role will involve the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems. You will often be the first point of contact and a focal point for the service requiring clear communication and liaison skills. Responsible for managing and prioritising own workload.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced administrator who is an excellent communicator, organised and able to work well under pressure and often using own initiative. You will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to the General Managers and on occasions their Heads of Services ., You should be competent in using Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel and Presentation skills and have RSA 2/NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent qualification in word processing. Highly organised and possess a recognised educational standard in English and Maths and/or equivalent demonstrable skills i.e. good command and understanding of English language/literature and numerical skills. Experience of general office procedures is also essential. Excellent keyboard and data (Excel) inputting skills are needed as is the understanding of the importance in maintaining confidentiality.

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