Senior Administrator - Part Time

St Andrews Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Northampton seeks a Course Administrator for Postgraduate Programmes and Conference Administration. The role involves providing administrative support to postgraduate courses and managing international conference programmes. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational skills and knowledge of TEAMS, ZOOM, and Microsoft packages. An excellent benefits package is offered, including 27 days of annual leave and access to on-site facilities.

Benefits

Pension

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym and swimming pool

Access to vocational qualifications

Electric Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of TEAMS, ZOOM webinars, and Microsoft packages.
• Ability to effectively manage workload and conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to postgraduate course programme.
• Support development and management of international conference programme.
• Liaise with international speakers and oversee IT aspects of events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of TEAMS

Knowledge of ZOOM webinars

Microsoft packages

Workload management

Job description

Overarching aims of the CDCT are to improve outcomes for populations who have been subject to repeated adverse experiences and traumatic events. The CDCT has a growing portfolio of research, CPD, and postgraduate courses, as well as hosting an international conference programme.

The role will be responsible for providing administrative support to our postgraduate course programme, run in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Buckingham. The post holder will work closely with the CDCT and University team to ensure the smooth running of courses. Additionally, they will support the development and management of our international conference programme, including liaising with international speakers and overseeing IT aspects of conference events.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Knowledge of TEAMS, ZOOM webinars, and Microsoft packages, as well as the ability to liaise with individuals across the academic spectrum, are key requirements. Effective workload management and knowing when to escalate conflicting priorities are also essential skills.

This is a valuable opportunity to support programmes that will help the Charity achieve high-quality care.

About the Centre for Developmental and Complex Trauma

The core aims of the Centre are the advancement of clinical practice to achieve better outcomes for people who have experienced repeated trauma. The Centre operates according to three broad principles:

• To improve the lives and outcomes for people who have experienced repeated trauma
• To bridge the gap between academic knowledge and clinical practice
• To increase awareness of trauma experiences and care needs for the most marginalized sections of society

Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days)

About St Andrew's

We are St Andrew's, a mental health charity that inspires hope. We work with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, deliver inpatient and community services, and engage in education and research to improve lives. Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and hopeful for their future.

Join us. Let's transform lives together.

The Role & Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Centre for Developmental and Complex Trauma (CDCT) to recruit a Course Administrator for Postgraduate Programmes and Conference Administration. This is a senior administrative position.

The post holder will be a key member of a supportive team within the Academic part of the Education, Research, and Training unit. The role involves recognizing the whole-person impact of trauma and placing those affected at the centre of activities to improve service effectiveness. This will be achieved through research, hosting CPD events, and influencing national policy to reflect the needs of our populations. The role also involves supporting the development of models of care based on research, employing people with lived experience, and providing comprehensive training to promote survivor research quality.

Our programmes will focus on populations that are typically excluded or have limited access to trauma services, informing and influencing national policy through CPD, service evaluation, and research activities.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Pension
• Sickness policy comparable to the NHS
• Access to Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 10 years
• Life cover
• Electric Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Paid DBS application
• Access to free vocational qualifications
• On-site facilities including gym, swimming pool, and cafes within beautiful grounds

Closing Date: 25th August 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 8th September 2025