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Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to join the Workforce Business Partner Team on a fixed-term basis to 30 April 2027. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, organise meetings and panels, prepare documents, maintain records with confidentiality, and use Microsoft Office and ESR to support the service.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of workforce activities and an excellent opportunity to develop a career in

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent digital, communication, administration and IT skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with accuracy and confidentiality.
• StrongCustomer service oriented approach and professional demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Workforce Business Partner Team.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, hearings and workforce panels, prepare packs and take minutes.
• Prepare and maintain workforce documents, reports and correspondence.
• Produce and distribute workforce reports and key performance data.
• Assist in collecting, analysing and presenting workforce metrics and trends.
• Respond to enquiries from managers, staff and external organisations.
• Maintain confidential workforce records in compliance with data protection policies.
• Utilise Microsoft Office, ESR and digital systems for service delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Workforce Team to support priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

IT literacy

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

ESR

Job description

HR Administrative Assistant | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Workforce Business Partner Team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an HR Administration Assistant.

This is a fixed-term opportunity until 30 April 2027 to provide cover for a secondment within the team.

Working within a busy and supportive workforce function, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Workforce Business Partner Team, helping to deliver a professional, efficient and customer-focused service to managers and staff across the Trust. The role offers exposure to a wide range of workforce activity, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Human Resources.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent digital, communication, administration and IT skills who can manage a varied workload whilst maintaining accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality. You will work closely with Workforce Business Partners, Deputy Workforce Business Partners and colleagues across the Trust, playing an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality workforce services.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Workforce Business Partner Team, ensuring a professional and efficient service is maintained.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, formal hearings and workforce-related panels, including preparing agenda packs, taking minutes and arranging associated administrative requirements.
• Prepare, format and maintain workforce documentation including letters, reports, presentations, policies, spreadsheets and other correspondence.
• Support the production and distribution of workforce reports, management information and key performance data.
• Assist Workforce Business Partners in the collection, analysis and presentation of workforce metrics and trends.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries, providing a professional first point of contact for managers, staff and external organisations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential workforce records, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements and Trust policies.
• Utilise Microsoft Office applications, ESR and digital systems to support the effective operation of the service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Workforce Team to support service priorities and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and undertake additional duties commensurate with the role as required.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Workforce Business Partner Team, ensuring a professional and efficient service is maintained.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, formal hearings and workforce-related panels, including preparing agenda packs, taking minutes and arranging associated administrative requirements.
• Prepare, format and maintain workforce documentation including letters, reports, presentations, policies, spreadsheets and other correspondence.
• Support the production and distribution of workforce reports, management information and key performance data.
• Assist Workforce Business Partners in the collection, analysis and presentation of workforce metrics and trends.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries, providing a professional first point of contact for managers, staff and external organisations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential workforce records, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements and Trust policies.
• Utilise Microsoft Office applications, ESR and digital systems to support the effective operation of the service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Workforce Team to support service priorities and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and undertake additional duties commensurate with the role as required.

This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

Salary/Apprenticeship to be discussed at interview