FORCE Operations Support Lead (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Job summary

Royal Devon is seeking an Operations Support Lead (Internal Only) to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive administrative service for FORCE and the services provided to those affected by cancer. The post holder will manage the operations support team and volunteers, ensuring high standards of service delivery, efficient working practices, and a positive team environment.

The role includes overseeing day-to-day administrative systems, maintaining accurate records and data, and ensuring

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a comprehensive administrative service to support FORCE and related services.
• Manage the operations support team and volunteers to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative systems, data records, and compliance with policies and reporting requirements.

Job description

Vacancies FORCE Operations Support Lead (Internal Only)

Role Summary

The Operations Support Lead is responsible for coordinating and delivering a comprehensive administrative service to support the effective operation of FORCE and the services we deliver to those affected by cancer.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More information about the role

The post holder will manage the operations support team staff and a range of volunteers, ensuring high standards of service delivery, efficient working practices, and a positive team environment. They will oversee day to day administrative systems and processes, maintain accurate records and data, and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures and reporting requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that the people who need our support, receive it.

Working Pattern:4 days per week, Monday to Thursday

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

FORCE Operations Support Lead (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-21290-14715
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 18 November, 2026
• Job Category Administration