Job summary The primary purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to functions within Research and Innovation including: supporting research study set-up and delivery, supporting events management, monitoring finance, rostering and training systems, and general administrative and secretarial tasks. This role will be based in the Research & Innovation offices at Central Park Hub, Newton Heath. Main duties of the job Internal and external liaison with individuals and teams across the Trust and more widely. Providing administrative support for events and publicity. Carrying out a range of admin tasks to support the effective delivery of clinical trials, including data entry. Supporting financial tasks, including requisitions, invoice confirmation and petty cash. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 437-7123319 Job locations Central Park Hub Northampton Road Manchester M40 5BP Job description Job responsibilities Please see detailed job description and person specification. The primary purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to functions within Research and Innovation including: supporting research study set-up and delivery, supporting events management, monitoring finance, rostering and training systems, and general administrative and secretarial tasks. Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles Job description Job responsibilities Please see detailed job description and person specification. The primary purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to functions within Research and Innovation including: supporting research study set-up and delivery, supporting events management, monitoring finance, rostering and training systems, and general administrative and secretarial tasks. Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles Person Specification Qualifications Essential Competency-based level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, RSA) or equivalent experience Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including in English and Maths Desirable Administrative qualification/training Experience Essential Experience working in an administrative role Experience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines Experience of Microsoft office packages and working with files and folders Experience of taking minutes Experience of supporting events Experience using basic financial monitoring systems Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working within a mental health setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of national guidance and policies relating to research governance, data protection and confidentiality Desirable Knowledge of recruitment to research studies Knowledge and understanding of regulations relevant to research Knowledge of procurement procedures Skills Essential Ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomy Exceptional quality and accuracy of work Exceptional organisational skills Ability to use own initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to handle competing demands simultaneously, to prioritise work, meet deadlines and deal with an unpredictable work pattern Excellent communication skills Ability to sustain concentration with frequent interruptions Excellent IT skills, including preparing presentations, producing minutes, working with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and internet Other Essential Ability to work in high pressure situations Ability to travel across Greater Manchester to support events and activities relevant to the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Competency-based level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, RSA) or equivalent experience Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including in English and Maths Desirable Administrative qualification/training Experience Essential Experience working in an administrative role Experience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines Experience of Microsoft office packages and working with files and folders Experience of taking minutes Experience of supporting events Experience using basic financial monitoring systems Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working within a mental health setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of national guidance and policies relating to research governance, data protection and confidentiality Desirable Knowledge of recruitment to research studies Knowledge and understanding of regulations relevant to research Knowledge of procurement procedures Skills Essential Ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomy Exceptional quality and accuracy of work Exceptional organisational skills Ability to use own initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to handle competing demands simultaneously, to prioritise work, meet deadlines and deal with an unpredictable work pattern Excellent communication skills Ability to sustain concentration with frequent interruptions Excellent IT skills, including preparing presentations, producing minutes, working with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and internet Other Essential Ability to work in high pressure situations Ability to travel across Greater Manchester to support events and activities relevant to the role 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Central Park Hub Northampton Road Manchester M40 5BP Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)