About this role
Job summary
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an organised and proactive Administrator to join our Estates team, playing a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of services across the Trust.As Estates Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring that purchasing processes and supplier payments run seamlessly, helping maintain strong relationships with suppliers while adhering to Trust procedures and financial controls. Your work will directly support the operational effectiveness of the Estates function.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
Raise orders promptly in line with Trust SFIs and procurement policy. Receipt goods/services and coordinate timely invoice approval. Investigate, resolve and respond to complex or aged supplier invoice queries within financial procedures and deadlines. Handle sensitive queries from suppliers, Trust departments and Finance colleagues professionally. Provide advice and guidance on procurement/SFI requirements and local departmental processes. Use financial systems to track queries and proactively follow up to achieve agreed payment terms.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within yourapplication to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Excel skills at an intermediate level. Familiar with data manipulation, including identification, accessing and downloading of data. Understanding of a range of the use of statistics.
Desirable
Ability to draft and compile reports. Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters.
Experience Essential
Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office applications. Able to demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise a significant and fluctuating workload, always ensuring attention to detail.
Desirable
Knowledge of the financial systems i.e. e-Procurement, e-financials and Share.
Qualifications Essential
Educated to A-Level, or equivalent, or equivalent level of working experience.
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Sandford Road
Oxford
OX44XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)