Business & Administration Manager
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford, OX3 7JX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Do you have demonstratable project & business management experience? We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Business & Administration Manager...
In this role, you will
- Provide line management, supervision and support to administrative staff across Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services
- Ensure effective and consistent administrative processes are in place and aligned to Trust policies
- Support the delivery of service improvement and transformation initiatives across pathways
- Collect, analyse and present performance and operational data to support service delivery and decision-making
- Ensure accurate recording of activity and support teams to maintain high data quality standards
- Coordinate and support business and operational functions, including meetings, reporting and governance processes
- Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to ensure administrative systems support patient pathways
- Support workforce processes including recruitment, induction, training compliance and rota coordination
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
Desirable
- Project management qualification or extensive project experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of operational business issues with the public sector
- Knowledge and understanding of programme and project management structures
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Job related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Experience working under pressure with tight deadlines, excellent organisational and time management skills
- Confident communication skills both within service and to partners
- Able to work autonomously
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive issues appropriately
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking and transcribing formal minutes
- Evidence of managing small/medium sized projects
Desirable
- Experience at managerial level within NHS or large public sector organisation
Additional
Essential
- Ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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