Deputy office manager

Salary Grade: EO (National) £25,976-£30,264 We are seeking a highly motivated deputy office manager to oversee the office area in the virology department. The post holder will be supported by the Virology laboratory manager and a small team of office supervisors. All applicants must hold at least 3 years-experience in an office supervisory role. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership for all members of staff for whom s/he is accountable. You will lead staff by example which will encourage the development of a positive attitude of each member of staff for the service and the patient. The laboratory has a friendly atmosphere with a good team spirit and offers the opportunity for you to develop. The department is a designated IBMS training laboratory, has an extensive quality system in operation and is fully accredited. Location This is a lab-based role that will be located at Virology Department, 3rd Floor Clinical Sciences Building, MRI, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL. Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.* Working Pattern –Full Time The department requires staff to support the department in delivering a comprehensive Virology service over 7 days. Staff may be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, throughout the 24-hour period if appropriate to the post. Responsibilities section: The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Provide high level administrative support to the team, including diary management and travel arrangements Maintain a range of office management systems and processes Use the functions of MS Office including Excel spreadsheets, databases, Word, and PowerPoint Contribute to and propose changes and improvements to local office management systems Maintain an efficient system for managing sustainable development records Maintain an efficient system for managing UKHSA’s staff security files Act independently on day-to-day issues and to use own judgement within the autonomy and limitations of the post Promote the adherence to policies and procedures of UKHSA, and to its values and behaviours Manage the timely return of data for HR purposes, to include sickness absence reporting, and any other relevant information requested Maintain effective records of departmental resources to meet the needs of internal and external audit Manage administrative systems for the directorate including staff amendment forms, sickness and annual / special leave. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Working for the UKHSA For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Range of health and wellbeing support Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility atChildcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK Selection process details Stage 1 – Application and sift: You will be required to complete an application form and a statement of suitability. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Stage 2 – Interview This competition will involve an interview either by video or face to face. As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Please be aware that you may be asked to undertake a test or presentation at interview. Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section). You will also be asked to provide information within the ‘Employer/ Activity history’ section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. Expected Timeline: Advert close: 23:55hrs on 29th October 2023 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Shortlist: TBC Interviews: TBC Please note these dates could be subject to change. Essential Criteria: It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1250 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria: