Senior Hospital Administrator

Cygnet; Meadowfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is seeking an organized Senior Hospital Administrator to support HR operations across the site. The role involves maintaining HR systems, staff records, and providing essential administrative support to the HR team and senior management.

You will oversee a team, ensure compliance with Data Protection Act and CQC guidelines, and contribute to continual system improvements to support high-quality care. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR administrator in a healthcare setting.
• Strong track record in managing a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR data handling.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and compliant record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR systems are regularly maintained and updated.
• Work with HR teams and provide administrative support.
• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure compliance with CQC guidelines.
• Proactively develop and implement robust systems across Cygnet.
• Oversee payroll and related financial administration in absence of finance administrator.

Skills

HR administrator

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Healthcare environment

Tools

HRIS/Databases

Data Protection Act knowledge

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an organised Senior Hospital Administrator with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Appletree, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day

• Ensure HR systems are regularly maintained & updated
• Work with the HR teams & provide administrative support
• Ensure all HR records & systems are accurate & comply with the Data Protection Act
• Maintain employee personnel files & ensure they are fully compliant with CQC guidelines
• Proactively develop & implement robust systems across Cygnet
• Assist in the maintenance of employee data on Cygnet’s HR information system.
• Support the senior management team.
• Oversee a team of staff to ensure the departments run smoothly
• Line manage & support staff to develop a highly skilled, quality team
• Maintain processes & systems – and work to achieve their continual improvement
• Manage operational resources in a cost-effective manner
• Cultivate excellent working relationships with all team members & other departments.
• Cover Onsite payroll and Finance inc petty cash in the absence of the finance administrator.

You are

• An effective & experienced HR administrator in a healthcare setting
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent administrator with a track record in managing a team
• Experienced in the healthcare sector with a knowledge of mental health
• Flexible & organised with a strong understanding of office working procedures
• Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions
• An approachable leader & strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions
• Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative
• A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail & excellent interpersonal skills

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… £30,900.00 per annum ( prorated at £29,429.16)

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.