Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Secretary/ Administrator to support the Heads of Service for the Adult Autism and ADHD services and the Psychology Learning Disabilities and Behavioural Therapy service and their respective teams.
If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of teams that are making a difference to the lives of people who are neurodivergent and those who have a learning disability, then please consider applying.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide a full and confidential secretarial and administrative service to the Heads of Service and Team clinicians. The complexity of this role requires a high degree of organisational skills particularly in time management. The post holder will also be required to be a first point of contact for internal and external queries, answering them where possible and otherwise signposting them to the appropriate department.
For further main duties please refer to the job description.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-A-9399
Job locations
3 Heath Close
Billericay
CM12 9NW
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education with Maths and English to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good written and spoken English
• NVQ level 3 Business Administration and /or equivalent experience or qualification (e.g. RSA 3).

Desirable

• Recognised Medical Secretary
• Qualification/AMSPAR

Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a team environment
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education with Maths and English to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good written and spoken English
• NVQ level 3 Business Administration and /or equivalent experience or qualification (e.g. RSA 3).

Desirable

• Recognised Medical Secretary
• Qualification/AMSPAR

Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a team environment
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills Required