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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, based in Bishop's Stortford, is seeking an Administrator to provide a wide range of administrative support. The role is full-time and permanent, with responsibilities including covering for the Administration Team and handling tasks with discretion.

The successful candidate will work unsupervised, adhere to procedures, and contribute to a professional team. Salary ranges from £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata, with a proposed interview date of 1 October

Qualifications

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Be able to work unsupervised.
• Maintain a professional and confidential approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Provide cover for members of the Administration Team in periods of absence.
• Prioritise administrative tasks to ensure an effective and efficient running of the team.
• Adhere to operational procedures and established practice.
• Refer to the Administration Supervisor for guidance when needed.

Job description

Administrator | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Our Trust is one of a new generation of community health service Trusts in the NHS. We are responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across Hertfordshire. Our services are well established and we have built up a proud reputation for quality and excellence thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff. Our vision is to become a leading light in the provision of innovative programmes of care which maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Hertfordshire and other areas served by the Trust.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

*Proposed interview date: 1st October 2026*

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks
• Have personal responsibility for a number of delegated tasks
• Provide cover for members of the Administration Team in periods of absence eg. Annual leave.
• Be able to work unsupervised
• Adhere to operational procedures and established practice
• Refer to the Administration Supervisor for guidance when needed
• Prioritise administrative tasks to ensure an effective and efficient running of the team
• Maintain a professional and confidential approach to work at all times
• Be flexible in order to meet the requirements of the team.
• Room bookings and reception style working

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post throughrobust and thorough interview and assessment.

This advert closes on Friday 18 Sep 2026

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Administrator | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Company: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5JH Job type: Permanent Posting date: 7 Sept 2026 Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

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