Programme Administrator

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and experienced band 5 Senior Programme Administrator to join the Quality and Commissioning Team, at the Greater Manchester Adult Secure Provider Collaborative (GM AS PC). The PC holds commissioning and quality responsibility on behalf of the GM ICB for the 4 Greater Manchester Secure Providers (GMMH, PCFT, Elysium Spinney & Cygnet Bury). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced commissioning environment, providing high-quality programme, governance and administrative support to a complex, specialised system-wide programme. The post holder will play a key role coordinating the administration of programme delivery, supporting governance processes, managing the administration of reporting requirements and working with a wide range of stakeholders across NHS organisations, independent providers and system partners. Hence the successful candidate will require the ability to demonstrate responsiveness, resilience, confidentiality and integrity. The post is full time (9-5) and based at Harrop House, Prestwich Hospital, but offers a combination of office, home and remote working across the Provider Collaborative footprint as required. Please see attached full job description and person specification, noting the below list is not exhaustive:

  • Provide comprehensive programme and administrative support to the Quality and Commissioning Team
  • Coordinate meetings including preparation of agendas, collation of papers, minute taking and action tracking
  • Maintain robust administration of programme governance processes, including action logs, decision logs, risk logs and associated documentation
  • Support performance monitoring, including tracking KPIs, progress against plans and reporting requirements
  • Support the team to analyse and present data to support programme delivery and decision making
  • Work with Business Intelligence colleagues to support reporting and data quality
  • Diary management and admin support for the team including Commissioning, Quality and Case Management professionals
  • Support engagement with stakeholders across the Provider Collaborative and wider system
  • Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide line management support to any designated administrative staff

    Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
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