Network Management Administrator

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Network Management Administrator in Preston to support various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 4 in Customer Care or Business Administration, strong communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598/year, pro rata, with a focus on improving patient experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.
• Experience in diary management and supporting meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including organization of meetings.
• Coordinate diaries and take meeting notes.

Skills

Proactive approach

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Customer Care or Business Administration

Job description

Go back Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Network Management Administrator

The closing date is 02 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Assistant (NA) to work across the Central & West Locality.

Are you a people focused individual who likes to provide help and support to others? Do you have the ability to provide high quality, professional and responsive personal administrative service to service managers? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in an influential role that could give you an opportunity to move up in your career? Are you organised and structure and keen to help others do the same?

Main duties of the job

The role is office based at Pathways Resource Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston and will require on-site presence.

You will provide support on all aspects of admin including the organisation of meetings, workshops, note taking, diary co-ordination and other tasks linked to project co-ordination.

The role requires someone who is self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines and targets and work under pressure.

In return you will be part of a supportive team who will develop your skills, knowledge and experience. The senior management team are engaging and work as one team and is keen to find an experienced Network Assistant to deliver excellent service and patient experience.

If you are looking to expand your existing skills and knowledge and gain further experience then this could be the role for you.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development

Knowledge

• Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network.
• Intermediate knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator including diary management
• Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurized deadline driven environment.
• Experience of supporting and minuting meetings.

Skills

• Takes a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

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.

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearpro rata, per annum