Trainee EPRR Project Support Officer

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a full-time apprentice to join their Operations and Emergency Preparedness team. You will provide key administrative support while studying for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and be proactive. This role offers development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in unsupervised administrative work.
• Ability to manage diaries effectively.
• Experience working in a confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, coordination, and support functions.
• Ensure project activities are organized and deadlines met.
• Maintain effective service delivery across teams.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Organised

Effective time management

Advanced IT skills

Education

English and Maths GCSE Grade C

IT Related Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to build a long-term career and gain qualifications while making a different? Then look no further!

We are looking for the next rising star to develop their skills and work within our Operations and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) team.

You will work supporting the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and EPRR team to provide key administrative and project support.

Alongside this full-time administrative role you will be enrolled onto the Business Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship within a 24 month period for suitable candidates.

Please refer to Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. As an apprentice, you will receive a maximum of 70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate for the first 12 months. This will increase by 5% each year as explained in Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Please note: The Job Description and Person Specification outlines what is expected from the role, however this is an apprenticeship position and the successful candidate will develop the knowledge and skills to undertake the position to the full potential whilst on the job.

Main duties of the job

Toprovide essential administrative, coordination and support functions to the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and Operations Team in the successful delivery of its functions. This role will ensure that project activities are well-organised, deadlines are met, and documentation is accurate and up to date. The Project Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the teams and maintaining effective service delivery across the Operations and EPRR departments.

The perfect candidate will have a flexible approach to provided administrative and project support to the teams working across the Organisation. There will be contact with all levels of staff across the Organisation on a daily basis, therefore good communication skills are essential.

Are you.....

• Team player
• Proactive
• Organised
• Able to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines

The qualification, training and experience requirements for this role are outlines in the Job Description/Person Specification .

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE Grade C
• IT Related Qualification

Experience

• Unsupervised administrative work
• Working in confidential environment
• use of Microsoft office
• effective diary management
• preparing clear and concise documentation
• working within the NHS

Knowledge

• Use of office equipment
• administrative systems and procedures
• patient and staff confidentiality
• understanding of EPRR duties

Skills

• numerate, provide and analyse statistical data acurately
• effective time management
• excellent telephone manner
• caring and sensitive attitude to communication
• experience in receiving complex information
• advanced IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.