Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Until 20 September 2027)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 907-926-MED
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 3rd Floor
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 4
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Job overview
Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this same goal through empowering our workforce to do great things!
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
The Medicines Evaluation Directorate (MED) develops guidance and advice on the use of new and existing medicines (including highly specialised medicines), treatments, medical devices, diagnostics and surgical procedures within the NHS.
The Technology Appraisals programme within MED advises the NHS and patients on the clinical and cost effectiveness of the technologies reviewed and their optimal position in clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Providing administrative support within the Project Team in the Technology Appraisals programme. Working daily with internal and external stakeholders to provide high-quality support, with close attention to detail.
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Developing and administering systems within the centre/directorate
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Planning and organising activities and own day-to-day work
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Providing efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to team members, including preparing correspondence and papers, collating, copying and distributing papers and managing diaries
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Dealing with day-to-day enquiries by email, referring to other members of the team as appropriate
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Responding to queries, tailoring the approach to meet the needs of different groups/individuals
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Regular written and verbal liaison with committee members
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Liaising with a range of stakeholders both externally and internally Managing correspondence for their area of work
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Providing cover and deputising for the Assistant Project Manager in their absence
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Assisting in the induction and training of new and temporary members of staff
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Undertaking continuing professional development
Working for our organisation
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:
- Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
- Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
Time to recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays - Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity
- Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for further information regarding eligibility.
Please note this vacancy may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received so we encourage an early application.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work on different projects to meet deadlines which may be conflicting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Thorough attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the job role and skill required through work experience, training and development, or: (A/I)
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification (e.g. non-English qualification), NVQ Levels 4/5, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification,
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A levels or NVQ Level 3 or ONC/OND/BTec Levels 2/3, CPP, or equivalent qualification (e.g. non-English qualification) plus relevant experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and further training/development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of introducing, developing, and maintaining systems and administrative procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing administrative support for multiple projects
Knowledge and skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge and skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of current developments in the NHS
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Lidis
- Job title
- Assistant Project Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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