Senior Hospital Administrator

Company: Cygnet Group
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Location: Meadowfield
Job Description:

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an organised Senior Hospital Administrator with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Appletree, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day…

  • Ensure HR systems are regularly maintained & updated
  • Work with the HR teams & provide administrative support
  • Ensure all HR records & systems are accurate & comply with the Data Protection Act
  • Maintain employee personnel files & ensure they are fully compliant with CQC guidelines
  • Proactively develop & implement robust systems across Cygnet
  • Assist in the maintenance of employee data on Cygnet’s HR information system.

Support the senior management team.

  • Oversee a team of staff to ensure the departments run smoothly
  • Line manage & support staff to develop a highly skilled, quality team
  • Maintain processes & systems – and work to achieve their continual improvement
  • Manage operational resources in a cost-effective manner
  • Cultivate excellent working relationships with all team members & other departments.
  • Cover Onsite payroll and Finance inc petty cash in the absence of the finance administrator.

You are…

  • An effective & experienced HR administrator in a healthcare setting
  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
  • An excellent administrator with a track record in managing a team
  • Experienced in the healthcare sector with a knowledge of mental health
  • Flexible & organised with a strong understanding of office working procedures
  • Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions
  • An approachable leader & strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
  • Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions
  • Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative
  • A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail & excellent interpersonal skills

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you £30,900.00 per annum ( prorated at £29,429.16)

  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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Posted: October 1st, 2026