R&I Support Administrator | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Manchester is seeking an individual to provide comprehensive administrative support within Research and Innovation. The role includes managing events, assisting with financial tasks, and supporting clinical trials. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and experience in administrative functions. This position offers generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience with administrative tasks, such as data entry and financial support.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for events and publicity.
• Carry out admin tasks to support clinical trials.
• Monitor finance and manage requisitions.

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to functions within Research and Innovation including: supporting research study set-up and delivery, supporting events management, monitoring finance, rostering and training systems, and general administrative and secretarial tasks. This role will be based in the Research & Innovation offices at Central Park Hub, Newton Heath.

Responsibilities

• Internal and external liaison with individuals and teams across the Trust and more widely.
• Providing administrative support for events and publicity.
• Carrying out a range of admin tasks to support the effective delivery of clinical trials, including data entry.
• Supporting financial tasks, including requisitions, invoice confirmation and petty cash.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Location

Based in the Research & Innovation offices at Central Park Hub, Newton Heath.

People and culture

Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative places to live and work, with opportunities to learn, develop skills and generate ideas that improve care for service users. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for development.

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025