Business Administrator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 30
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves leading the administrative service for the Adult Community Mental Health Team in Newton Abbot. The Business Administrator will support patients, clinicians, and managers, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Responsibilities include line management, recruitment, staff development, and maintaining performance standards. The post also focuses on continuous improvement of systems and processes to enhance clinical efficiency and patient support. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organised leader with excellent IT skills and a passion for supporting others.
Essential criteria
- Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent qualification or experience)
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
- ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience
- Significant experience of working within a busy administrative, operational or healthcare environment;
- Experience of coordinating administrative services and supporting teams to meet service objectives and performance standards;
- Experience of supporting managers with workforce, governance, performance or operational activities;
- Experience of using multiple IT systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications to manage workloads and maintain accurate record;
- Experience of producing accurate reports, meeting documentation and correspondence to a high standard.
- Previous experience in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
- Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions;
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure;
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
- Team Management Skills
- Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, coordinate and work flexibly;
- Able to deal with difficult situations amidst a complex workforce environment.
- Ability to work without direct supervision on a day to day basis;
- Proven ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when processing information and records.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Formal or informal management training;
- Formal or informal health rostering/staff workforce training;
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
- Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent qualification or experience)
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development relevant to the role
- ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience
- Significant experience of working within a busy administrative, operational or healthcare environment;
- Experience of coordinating administrative services and supporting teams to meet service objectives and performance standards;
- Experience of supporting managers with workforce, governance, performance or operational activities;
- Experience of using multiple IT systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications to manage workloads and maintain accurate record;
- Experience of producing accurate reports, meeting documentation and correspondence to a high standard.
- Previous experience in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
- Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions;
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure;
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
- Team Management Skills
- Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, coordinate and work flexibly;
- Able to deal with difficult situations amidst a complex workforce environment.
- Ability to work without direct supervision on a day to day basis;
- Proven ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when processing information and records.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Formal or informal management training;
- Formal or informal health rostering/staff workforce training;
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Business Administrator
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Join our dedicated Adult Community Mental Health Team and make a real difference every day. We are seeking an exceptional Administrator to lead our administrative service, ensuring patients, clinicians and managers receive the high-quality support they need. This is a varied, rewarding and influential role within a friendly and supportive team. Based in Newton Abbot, the 30-hour post can be worked across either 4 or 5 days.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the administrative service for our busy Adult Community Mental Health Team based at Estuary House. Our Business Administrator plays a key role in supporting patients, clinicians and managers, helping to ensure the delivery of a responsive, high-quality service alongside keen and engaged colleagues.
You will lead a dedicated team of administrators in a positive and supportive environment where staff feel valued, motivated and empowered to succeed. Responsibilities include line management, recruitment, staff development and maintaining high standards of performance and service delivery.
Working closely with the Clinical Team Manager, you will help drive continuous improvement by developing and refining systems and processes that enable clinicians to work efficien
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