About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Administrator to join the Bradford District and Craven Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care (INHC) Programme. The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative and project support to help deliver integrated, preventative and person-centred health and care services across Bradford District and Craven.
Working closely with programme leads and partners from health, social care, local authorities, primary care, and the voluntary and community sector, the successful candidate will coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder events, prepare agendas and minutes, maintain programme documentation, and monitor actions and project progress.
The role will support governance, assurance and information management processes, maintain action logs, risk registers and project trackers, and assist with the production of reports, presentations and programme updates. The postholder will also coordinate communications and information sharing across partner organisations while ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with information governance requirements.
This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys building relationships, supporting projects, and contributing to the delivery of transformational programmes that improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Main duties of the job
About You
You will have:
Experience providing administrative or project support within a busy team. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence working across organisations and stakeholders. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to a major health and care transformation programme across Bradford District and Craven. You will join a supportive team working with partners across the health and care system to deliver meaningful improvements for local communities while benefiting from flexible working, NHS pension benefits, professional development opportunities and experience in programme and project management.
Job Purpose
To provide administrative and project support to the Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care (INHC) Programme. The postholder will coordinate meetings and events, prepare agendas, papers and minutes, maintain programme documentation, action and risk logs, support reporting activities, and contribute to effective governance, assurance and information management processes.
Closing Date: 27th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 30th October 2026
Interview Date: 9th November 2026
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, Business Support or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
Qualification in project support, business administration or project management.
Experience Essential
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience of providing administrative support in a complex organisation or system. Experience organising and servicing meetings, including minute taking and action tracking. Experience maintaining records, databases/spreadsheets and reporting systems. Experience maintaining action logs, risk registers, decision logs or programme documentation.
Desirable
Experience producing data dashboards and reports. Experience supporting programmes or projects within healthcare, local government or public services. Experience working across multiple organisations or teams. Experience supporting transformation, improvement or change programmes. Experience using project management software and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the importance of partnership working. Understanding of administrative and governance processes. Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection and information governance requirements.
Desirable
Knowledge of the NHS and local authority structures. Awareness of integrated neighbourhood health and care approaches and partnership working. Awareness of current health and care transformation priorities.
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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address New Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire
BD18 3LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)