Senior Administrator with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Important: While this position may offer sponsorship for eligible candidates, you must verify your specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer. The application process may require additional documentation and checks for international applicants.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Administrator to join our team at Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity covering maternity leave within the Tees Valley Primary Care Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Team manager and the Associate Director of MH/LD Partnerships and Strategy.
Company Information
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider serving communities across the North East of England. We are committed to providing high-quality care to our service users while creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for our staff. Our organisation values professional development, staff recognition, and career progression opportunities.
Location and Working Environment
This position is based at Flatts Lane Centre in Middlesbrough, with a postcode of TS6 0SZ. The working environment is professional and supportive, with modern facilities and a commitment to employee wellbeing. The Trust offers flexible working patterns, including both full-time and part-time options to suit your needs.
Compensation and Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,392 to £31,157 per annum (pro rata), paid according to the Agenda for change pay scheme at Band 4. In addition to salary, you will receive a generous NHS pension scheme, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to various NHS staff benefits and discounts.
Role Responsibilities
As a Senior Administrator, you will provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Team manager and the Tees Valley Primary Care Mental Health Service. Your responsibilities will include maintaining systems and processes within an administration team, ensuring timely and accurate work production to deadlines, and handling highly confidential information with discretion and compassion.
Key Duties
- Provide full administrative support to the Team manager and Associate Director
- Implement and maintain systems and processes within the administration team
- Lead, supervise, and train staff on administrative processes
- Coordinate meetings and associated duties
- Extract data and prepare reports
- Participate in service and quality improvement initiatives
- Handle confidential information with discretion
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (NVQ in Business Administration/RSA Level 3)
- IT Qualification (ECDL, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through work experience
- Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above)/GCSE (Grade 4 to 9) in Maths and English
Essential Experience
- Experience implementing and maintaining systems and processes within an administration team
- Experience leading, supervising, and training staff on administrative processes
- Experience coordinating meetings and associated duties
- Experience extracting data and preparing reports
- Participation in service and quality improvement initiatives
- Advanced typing skills and ability to input data accurately and efficiently
li>Significant experience working in an administrative environment, including digital audio typing, Microsoft Office applications, diary management, filing systems, collating and presenting information
Essential Knowledge
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li>Understanding of data protection and service user/staff confidentiality
- Ability to organize and complete workloads meeting deadlines using delegation where necessary
- Sound understanding of quality improvement initiatives
- Problem-solving skills for developing alternative or additional procedures
Essential Skills
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li>Adaptable approach to communication, professional with all staff, carers, and service users
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to accurately transcribe data from various sources, including digital dictation software
- Flexible approach with ability to use own initiative and discretion when making decisions
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively while being accessible to the team
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Ability to critically analyze, appraise, and problem solve
- Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail while dealing with interruptions
About Our Organisation
With a starting salary of £28,392 per annum, a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package, and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts, this position offers excellent value. We are committed to staff development through regular 1-2-1s, quarterly supervision meetings, and annual appraisals. Staff recognition is important to us, and we highlight outstanding work through our Star Award schemes.
Professional Development
We recognise that Administrators are professionals and valuable assets to our organisation. We understand their key role in the support and delivery of our services and are committed to providing opportunities for career progression. The successful candidate will be expected to work towards the Level 5 in Leadership and Management within an agreed timescale if not already qualified.
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. However, you must verify your eligibility directly with the employer as specific visa requirements may apply.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Visit the NHS Jobs website
- Prepare your CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
- Submit your application before the closing date of 01 June 2026
li>Complete the online application form with all required information
li>Prepare a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role
li>Gather any required documentation for visa verification if applicable
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Faye Capaldi (Team Manager) at faye.capaldi@nhs.net or by phone at 07717866807. Please mention that you are an international applicant when contacting to discuss visa sponsorship eligibility.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 01 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged as this position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Further Information
For more information about Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/. You can also find our privacy notice at https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/privacy/. Supporting documents including the full job description and person specification are available on the NHS Jobs website.