Job summary
- Main area
- Office administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 907-807
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 3rd Floor
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/12/2025
Employer heading

Office 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
Here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) we are going through an exciting period of change and rapid growth. There could not be a better time to join us! As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve the same goal through empowering our workforce to do great things. We understand the importance of creating a respectful, supportive and transparent environment for all our employees which is why your health and wellbeing is a top priority for us!
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
Main duties of the job
Working within the Workplace and Facilities Management (WFM) team, you will support the smooth running of our offices, meeting rooms, and events. As a main point of contact, you will cover reception on a rota basis and handle enquiries in a friendly, professional manner, providing a customer-focused and helpful service to staff and visitors.
You will use strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise your workload effectively, producing accurate documentation and maintaining facilities systems and electronic records in line with policies and procedures. Attention to detail will be key when ensuring information on the intranet and shared files is correct, and when setting up and checking meeting rooms.
After training, you will confidently use online systems to manage meeting room bookings, respond to helpdesk enquiries, issue security passes, and arrange travel and accommodation. You will conduct and record health and safety checks and deliver inductions for new colleagues and visitors.
You will manage event and room booking requests promptly and courteously, preparing furniture, equipment, and refreshments as required. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement and greater efficiency.
Working for our organisation
The Manchester Workplace and Facilities Management team of 7 people is responsible for the running of our offices and meeting rooms; ensuring they are a comfortable, well equipped and safe working environment for our colleagues and visitors.
The team is also responsible for the reception service and facilitating meetings attended by staff and members of the public.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Our benefits include:
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 more – 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.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent relevant experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven and demonstrated experience of managing, prioritising and completing concurrent administration and practical tasks, keeping to deadlines.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated experience working in an office facilities environment including maintenance and health and safety.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven and demonstrated use of online platforms, apps or software to manage administration tasks and for ordering goods or services.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated ability to communicate confidently with individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation, using the appropriate use of tact and persuasive skills as appropriate.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Atkinson
- Job title
- Office Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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