R&I Support Administrator

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 and 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.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.27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeBlue Light Card DiscountsPerson Specification

Qualifications

Competency-based level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, RSA) or equivalent experienceEducated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including in English and MathsExperience

Experience working in an administrative roleExperience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlinesExperience of Microsoft office packages and working with files and foldersExperience of taking minutesExperience of supporting eventsExperience using basic financial monitoring systemsExperience of working in the NHSExperience of working within a mental health settingKnowledge

Knowledge of national guidance and policies relating to research governance, data protection and confidentialityKnowledge of recruitment to research studiesKnowledge and understanding of regulations relevant to researchKnowledge of procurement proceduresSkills

Ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomyExceptional quality and accuracy of workExceptional organisational skillsAbility to use own initiativeAbility to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to handle competing demands simultaneously, to prioritise work, meet deadlines and deal with an unpredictable work patternAbility to sustain concentration with frequent interruptionsExcellent IT skills, including preparing presentations, producing minutes, working with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and internetOther

Ability to work in high pressure situationsAbility to travel across Greater Manchester to support events and activities relevant to the roleDisclosure 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 ..... full job details .....