Senior Regional Administrator

Integrated Care System; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the UK healthcare sector is hiring a Senior Regional Administrator to support operational finance teams. The role includes managing invoices, payroll, and training services while ensuring compliance with financial policies. Ideal candidates will possess GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy, and relevant experience in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous car allowance

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• GCSEs in maths and English required.
• Experience in change management and private healthcare.
• Ability to write professional reports based on facts.

Responsibilities

• Support vacant administrator positions and manage payroll.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and manage invoices.
• Conduct assurance visits and support new administrator induction.

Skills

IT literacy

Change management

Professional report writing

Education

GCSEs in maths and English

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Barchester's operational finance team has a new opportunity for a Senior Regional Administrator to join them on a permanent basis. In this vital role, the individual will provide support and guidance to care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. They will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, and provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Regional Administrator will support vacant administrator positions by assisting with recruitment, appraisals, training paperwork, payroll, purchasing, and admissions. They will issue invoices and statements for individuals, ICBs, and local authorities, assist with direct debit management, and drive reduction in aged debt. The role includes monitoring and completing payrolls accurately and on time, providing training on fee rates, occupancy and bank reconciliations, and management accounts. They will review admissions and discharges, conduct assurance visits, support induction and training of new administrators, and ensure understanding of Barchester's internal tools and systems. Additionally, they will deliver training sessions, foster a culture of strong performance management, and build close working relationships with Regional and Divisional Directors.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and hospitals in the UK. Recognized as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, they are market leaders in employee experience and sector innovation.

Job responsibilities

*12 month fixed term contract*

We offer a competitive salary, a generous car allowance, and an annual bonus. The role requires GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy (Word and Excel), experience in change management, professional report writing, and previous experience in private healthcare and billing complexities.

The main responsibilities include supporting vacant administrator roles, managing invoices and statements, assisting with direct debits and aged debt reduction, overseeing payroll, providing training, reviewing admissions/discharges, conducting assurance visits, supporting new administrator induction, and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.

If you seek to develop a career with a supportive employer offering progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs in maths and English
• IT literacy including Word and Excel
• Experience in change management
• Ability to write professional reports based on facts
• Experience within private sector healthcare and billing complexities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.