Team Leader - Functions Team

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 October 2026

30 hours per week - previous applicants need not apply

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated admin team leader to lead andmanage a team of secretarial and admin staff based within the Central Functions Team at Kendray Hospital.

The duties within this opportunity are diverse and demanding and theywill require an individual who is dynamic and driven, enjoys a challenge andhas the ability to provide continuity of service whilst critiquing, introducing and promoting changes to working practices.

If you possess previous supervisory / management and organisational skills and have the qualifications and experience required to guide and direct people and processes; then this opportunity may be of particular interest to you.

Atthe time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements setby UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

Weare happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right towork in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to havetheir up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

The role will primarily support admin staff withinour Central Functions Team based within Kendray Hospital Barnsley. This will be supported through strong development plans, team working and examination of structures. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for managing staff and therefore will possess HR Management skills and will have previously held a supervisory role.

Our administrative team support clinical colleagues in the delivery of a quality patient experience. You will help to lead in the ongoing development of a full and comprehensive administrative support service within Barnsleys Physical Health and Wellbeing Care Group and the Central Functions Team. By joining the existing team, you will become a strong team player and assist us to further develop our team.

The successful candidate will be educated to NVQlevel 4 in Business Admin or possess an equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline. It is essential that you have the ability to work flexibly, and the post holder may be expected to work at other locations withinthe area. As such a car driver with regular access to a car is essential.

This post is 30 hours per week, 7 hours 30 mins per dayover 4 days working 9am to 5pm.

For further information please contact Sandra Lewis, Community and Hospital Business Admin Manager on or Ann Beever, Administration Manager on

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is designed to provide a flexible role to support and manage change to meet Business Unit objectives

Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of the Business Administrative Manager.

Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively to deliver a…