Business Administrator

NHS; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dawlish is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to provide comprehensive support across various services. The successful candidate will utilize excellent organizational and secretarial skills while managing databases and maintaining accurate information. Applicants should have RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent and be flexible, motivated, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a full-time fixed-term contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration is essential.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and prepare agendas.
• Take accurate minutes and distribute them.
• Maintain databases and keep information current.
• Ensure data accuracy in bed management systems.
• Manage administrative processes and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously without supervision.

Skills

Organisational skills

Secretarial skills

Information Technology knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent

Secretarial qualification or substantial experience

Job description

Job summary

To provide comprehensive administrative support to a team across the full range of commissioned services Secure Care, CAMHS Tier 4, Perinatal and Adult Eating Disorders. The post holder should be highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and possess excellent organisational and secretarial skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will use word processing and maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of Information Technology. Responsibilities include meeting organisation, minute taking, managing key regional and national databases, updating regional bed management systems and ensuring the day‑to‑day data is correct and current. The post holder may be expected to line‑manage others and will work independently, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards in administrative processes.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south‑west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing, and we strive to use our expertise and resources within our organisation and partnerships to deliver safe, high‑quality services focused on people’s recovery.

We are committed to a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours underpinning our Trust’s core values, including commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, respect, dignity & compassion. We encourage an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applications with lived experience of mental health, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. Part‑time & flexible working will be considered where possible.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract: Fixed term (8 months)

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: C9369‑25‑0968

Job locations: Plym Building, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, EX7 0NR

Job responsibilities

• Organise meetings and prepare agendas.
• Take accurate minutes and distribute them.
• Maintain regional and national databases and keep information current.
• Update bed management systems and verify daily data accuracy.
• Manage administrative processes, meet deadlines, collate data and uphold high standards.
• Possibly line‑manage other staff.
• Work autonomously without direct supervision.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RSA 3 Word Processing (or equivalent standard).
• Shorthand or speedwriting.
• Secretarial qualification or substantial experience.

Experience

• Administration experience.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience with general office routine and filing systems.
• Knowledge of the full range of administrative and secretarial procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Employer details

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Plym Building, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, EX7 0NR

Employer website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/