Administration Manager – Scotland
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.
Our mission is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end‑of‑life, through growing and transforming our direct care and support, delivering more practical information and support, and leading in shaping the end‑of‑life experience.
Job Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑level administrative support across our Glasgow and Edinburgh teams, including complex minute‑taking, report creation, and proofreading.
* Lead and manage the administration team, overseeing recruitment, appraisals, training, and day‑to‑day operations.
* Produce and analyse data reports from clinical, operational, and quality systems to support decision‑making.
* Ensure accurate use of clinical systems and uphold local policies and procedures across both sites.
* Manage sensitive information and support investigations, disciplinary processes, and audit activities.
* Liaise with internal teams, volunteers, and external contacts, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
* Oversee local finance operations, including petty cash, reconciliation, and delegated budget responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
* Proven experience in managing or supervising an administration team.
* Sound knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and best practice.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
* Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead, coach, and mentor staff effectively.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident using wider systems to support service delivery.
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities with professionalism and resilience.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 4 (aligned with AFC) £30,353 to £33,016.
Contract: Permanent, full‑time 37.5 hours per week.
Based at: Onsite Glasgow Hospice or Edinburgh Hospice with some travel required between sites (travel expenses provided).
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata).
* Competitive parental/sick leave policy.
* Continuous professional development.
* Industry‑leading training programmes.
* Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
* Defined contribution pension schemes.
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
* Invite a friend scheme.
* Help with eye‑care cost.
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
* Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme.
* Life assurance for all employees.
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 11th January 2026.
* Interview dates: W/C 19th January 2026.
* As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Apply via this link: https://us.smrtr.io/4hgyd
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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NHS Scotland and Marie Curie are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace.
We are a Stonewall champion and actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
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