Job summary Hosted by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the post forms part of the national Skills Development Network team. An administrative role responsible for supporting the SDN team in implementing the East Midlands SDN Programme and Midlands Digital Programme in conjunction with the East Midlands SDN Steering Group and Midlands Digital Board. This post is home based with the occasional requirement for travel within the Midlands. Main duties of the job To assist with the administration of a wide range of development offers, working closely with the Skills Development Network team and finance, procurement and digital health colleagues to ensure that all programme activity is implemented to maximum effect. The post holder will be expected to assist with the smooth development and running of all programme offers and events and will expected to assist with all administration. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-456-25-CS Job locations The Mike Harris Learning and Development Centre Rampton Woodbeck, Retford DN22 0JR Job description Job responsibilities Assist with the admin in respect of all SDN programmes which will include booking venues, liaising with facilitators and delegates, preparing events for booking onto the website and requesting feedback Deal with email and telephone calls and enquiries and direct them to the relevant team member if necessary Arrange meetings, book venues, prepare agenda/attendance lists, take minutes and type up and distribute with agreed timescales Be proficient in the use of IT systems including MS Office Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel To work effectively both independently and as a team member Responsible for own mandatory training requirements Cover other admin duties within the team as necessary Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job description Job responsibilities Assist with the admin in respect of all SDN programmes which will include booking venues, liaising with facilitators and delegates, preparing events for booking onto the website and requesting feedback Deal with email and telephone calls and enquiries and direct them to the relevant team member if necessary Arrange meetings, book venues, prepare agenda/attendance lists, take minutes and type up and distribute with agreed timescales Be proficient in the use of IT systems including MS Office Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel To work effectively both independently and as a team member Responsible for own mandatory training requirements Cover other admin duties within the team as necessary Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of a range of Business & Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3 or proven practical experience Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of MS Office packages Previous experience of working in an office environment Ability to relate to a wide range of people Ability to use own initiative with agreed protocols Minute Taking Ability to work as a team member Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Physical Requirements Essential Travel within the Midlands is expected occasionally Skills Essential Excellent planning and organisational skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and use own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines Excellent IT and knowledge of Microsoft programmes to include excel, word, outlook and powerpoint Contractual Requirements Essential Available to work unsocial hours, on occasion, to attend SDN events and the ability to travel to various locations across the Midlands Requirement to complete mandatory training Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of a range of Business & Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3 or proven practical experience Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of MS Office packages Previous experience of working in an office environment Ability to relate to a wide range of people Ability to use own initiative with agreed protocols Minute Taking Ability to work as a team member Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Physical Requirements Essential Travel within the Midlands is expected occasionally Skills Essential Excellent planning and organisational skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and use own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines Excellent IT and knowledge of Microsoft programmes to include excel, word, outlook and powerpoint Contractual Requirements Essential Available to work unsocial hours, on occasion, to attend SDN events and the ability to travel to various locations across the Midlands Requirement to complete mandatory training Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation 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. Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address The Mike Harris Learning and Development Centre Rampton Woodbeck, Retford DN22 0JR Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)