Overview
Are you looking to build a long-term career and gain qualifications while making a difference? We are looking for the next rising star to develop their skills and work within our Operations and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) team. You will work supporting the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and EPRR team to provide key administrative and project support. This is an apprenticeship position where you will be enrolled onto the Business Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship within a 24 month period for suitable candidates.
Please refer to Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. As an apprentice, you will receive a maximum of 70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate for the first 12 months. This will increase by 5% each year as explained in Agenda for Change terms and conditions. The Job Description and Person Specification outlines what is expected from the role; however this is an apprenticeship position and the successful candidate will develop the knowledge and skills to undertake the position to the full potential whilst on the job.
Responsibilities
To provide essential administrative, coordination and support functions to the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and Operations Team in the successful delivery of its functions. This role will ensure that project activities are well-organised, deadlines are met, and documentation is accurate and up to date. The Project Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the teams and maintaining effective service delivery across the Operations and EPRR departments. The perfect candidate will have a flexible approach to provide administrative and project support to the teams working across the Organisation. There will be contact with all levels of staff across the Organisation on a daily basis, therefore good communication skills are essential.
Are you:
* Enthusiastic
* Hard working
* Team player
* Proactive
* Organised
* Able to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
Qualifications and Requirements
The qualification, training and experience requirements for this role are outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About the Organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering 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 places to live and work, with a great northern welcome and opportunities to learn and develop.
Benefits
* Pay enhancements
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025
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