Administration Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales seeks an Administration Manager for maternity cover. You will oversee clerical and administrative services within the Children and Young People division. Ideal candidates will have experience managing staff and financial resources and producing reports, with proficiency in Microsoft applications being essential. The role requires travel between sites and preferably, Welsh speaking. The position offers a fixed term salary of £31,516 to £38,364 annually.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of staff management.
• Previous experience of managing financial resources.
• Previous NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational management of administrative staff.
• Manage day to day performance of administrative staff.
• Produce routine and ad hoc information for monitoring quality indicators.

Skills

Effective leadership potential

Decision-making skills

Initiative and motivation

Knowledge of patient confidentiality

Welsh speaking

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above

Qualified at degree level or equivalent

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Job description

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 01/09/2026 due to maternity cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Administration Manager will be responsible for the provision of operation and day to day management of clerical and administrative services within the Children and Young People division under the supervision of the Business Support Manager.

The Administration Manager will manage the Information Systems and provide and analyses statistical information for the Health Board and other agencies as required.

The post holder will manage changes to ensure the most effective and efficient management of the Admin team.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Business Support Managers the post holder assists with the operational management of all administrative, secretarial and clerical staff within the division.

Ensure good lines of communication are maintained at all times with A&C staff across the Division and that all necessary information is disseminated and implemented by A&C staff.

Manage day to day performance of A&C staff and implement new ways of working as necessary to support the Operational Management Team.

Produce routine and ad hoc information to support the monitoring of quality indicators and the achievement of Key Directorate objective as directed by the Operational Management Team.

To lead on specific Task Groups in relation to A&C issues to enhance and improve administrative processes within the Division.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources by A&C staff within the Division.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post will cover Wrexham and Flintshire and travelling between sites is essential.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience of staff management
• Previous experience of managing financial resources
• Previous experience in producing written reports
• Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above
• Qualified at degree level or equivalent proven experience
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Skills

• Evidence of potential for effective leadership
• Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Ability to initiate change & motivate staff
• Sound knowledge of patient confidentiality
• Welsh speaking

Values

• Able to work on own initiative but also as part of a team

Other

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to move between sites

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.

Wrexham Child Health Centre, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC557-0825-A

Job locations

Wrexham Child Health Centre, Wrexham Maelor Hospital