Overview
Job Summary
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking for your next opportunity? We’re offering an exciting 12-month fixed term / secondment to cover maternity leave within our DAANA (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD service) team. Based at Forde House in Exeter, this role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who thrives in a supportive, fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively.
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Confidence using Microsoft Office and other standard IT systems.
* A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
* A friendly and welcoming team environment.
* Flexible working arrangements (to be discussed at interview).
* An opportunity to develop your skills within a local government setting.
This is a great chance to step into a varied and rewarding role that plays a vital part in supporting our important work.
Contract Type: Fixed-term secondment until 16 November 2026
Main duties / What You Will Be Doing
* Providing day-to-day administrative support to the DAANA team.
* Supporting with data entry, record-keeping, and document preparation.
* Handling correspondence, managing diaries, and organising meetings.
* Assisting with the coordination of service delivery and liaising with internal departments and external partners.
About Us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people\’s recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
p>We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted: 30 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9369-25-0214-2
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required.
* Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team.
* Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
Qualifications - Essential
* Business Administration Level 3/ T Level qualification in Management and Administration, or equivalent experience.
* GCSE English or equivalent.
* Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
* ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Skills
* Essential: Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
* Working knowledge of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments.
* Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems.
* Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions.
* Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Devon Autism & A D H D Service, Harrier Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7HU
Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
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