Strategy and planning administrator

Main area Administration Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

Site Latham Park / Home Working Town Par Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/06/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking an organised and proactive Strategy and Planning Administrator to provide high‑quality administrative and coordination support to the Strategy and Planning team. The role supports the development of Trust business plans and helps to ensure information is accurate, timely and well‑managed. You will coordinate meetings, maintain documentation, support reporting and assist with tracking actions and priorities across a range of strategic activities.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, service focused and effective administration in the Strategy and Planning team, the post holder will report to the Planning Specialists and will undertake key administration tasks that support the co‑ordination and delivery of Strategy and Planning operations across Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Administrator will be responsible for the administration required to enable the smooth operation and effectiveness of the strategy and planning function. The role will be the first point of contact for routine enquiries to the Strategy and Planning Team.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. Over 5,000 people make up the Trust.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in administration or equivalent level of experience
• Good basic education, demonstrating high levels of literacy and numeracy

Experience

• Administration experience working alongside multiple teams and stakeholders
• Previous NHS or Public Sector experience

Knowledge and abilities

• Ability to interpret and summarise information, producing reports
• Demonstrable ability to work well in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong interpersonal skills including influencing and persuasion skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Benefits

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

Application details

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.