Job Summary
MPFT INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
This pivotal role supports the Mid and South Essex Recovery College by delivering high-quality, efficient administrative support.
We are seeking an organised and proactive individual who can provide confidential and responsive administrative support to the Recovery College team.
The post holder will deliver an effective administrative service to the MSE Recovery College team, including dedicated support to the Recovery College Lead, and will have day-to-day management responsibility for the administration team.
The role is based in Thurrock, with an expectation to travel across the area when required, including occasional travel to course venues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality, confidential administrative support to the Recovery College Lead and wider Recovery College team, while also overseeing the day-to-day coordination of the administration function.
Key duties include managing enquiries from students, trainers and partner organisations in a professional and sensitive manner; producing high-quality correspondence, reports and presentations; and maintaining effective office systems to support service efficiency.
The role includes coordinating Recovery College courses, maintaining accurate course records, managing registers and communications, and using spreadsheets and databases to monitor activity, attendance and performance information.
The post holder will organise and support meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and coordinating follow-up actions. They will also distribute performance and compliance reports and support monitoring activities across the team.
Additional responsibilities include inputting and maintaining records on Trust systems (such as absence, leave and travel), supporting procurement processes, and ensuring adequate administrative cover across the service, including providing reception or front-of-house support on occasion where required. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands, and the confidence to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
About Us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
301-IT
Job locations
Thurrock Health Centre
Grays
RM17 6NB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:
Provide day-to-day running of the Recovery College administration team, overseeing and prioritising workload to ensure smooth operational flow.
Deliver a confidential, effective and efficient administrative service to the Recovery College Lead and wider team members, including Health Trainers and Peer Trainers.
Produce a range of high-quality confidential documents, reports, correspondence and presentations from written or electronic sources.
Manage enquiries from students, trainers and partner agencies in a sensitive and professional manner, ensuring accurate message taking and appropriate follow-up.
Establish and maintain effective office systems and procedures, including bring-forward systems to ensure timely action on correspondence and information.
Arrange and coordinate meetings, including venue booking, preparing agendas, taking and distributing minutes, and communicating any changes.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:
Provide day-to-day running of the Recovery College administration team, overseeing and prioritising workload to ensure smooth operational flow.
Deliver a confidential, effective and efficient administrative service to the Recovery College Lead and wider team members, including Health Trainers and Peer Trainers.
Produce a range of high-quality confidential documents, reports, correspondence and presentations from written or electronic sources.
Manage enquiries from students, trainers and partner agencies in a sensitive and professional manner, ensuring accurate message taking and appropriate follow-up.
Establish and maintain effective office systems and procedures, including bring-forward systems to ensure timely action on correspondence and information.
Arrange and coordinate meetings, including venue booking, preparing agendas, taking and distributing minutes, and communicating any changes.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Educated to NVQ Level 4 standard or equivalent level of knowledge and experience GCSE English (or equivalent level of qualification)
Essential
Experience
Significant secretarial experience including provision of administration/secretarial support at a senior level.
Experience of producing documents, reports etc. to a high standard from hand-written and audio transcription
Previous experience or arranging meetings/conferences and coordinating large events.
Person Specification
Essential
Significant secretarial experience including provision of administration/secretarial support at a senior level.
Experience of producing documents, reports etc. to a high standard from hand-written and audio transcription
Previous experience or arranging meetings/conferences and coordinating large events.
Disclosure 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 convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Inclusion
Address
Thurrock Health Centre
Grays
RM17 6NB
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Employer details
Employer name
Inclusion
Address
Thurrock Health Centre
Grays
RM17 6NB
Employer's website
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