Op COURAGE Business Support Officer | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5JL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Op COURAGE is a community-based NHS mental health service for Veterans, Reservists and Service-Leavers. This team covers the six counties of the East of England and comprises of six contracted clinical and non-clinical partner organisations, to deliver high-quality mental health care.
This post will provide administrative support across Op COURAGE, in the provision of an effective, comprehensive and confidential administration service, as well as supporting specific projects/tasks as required by the Leadership Team. It would be advantageous if the post holder has business management education or experience.
The post holder will be expected to work accurately under pressure with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload in line with Directorate objectives.
You are responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your team. As required by your manager, this may include ensuring new staff are appropriately inducted, that staff receive appropriate supervision, have an annual appraisal and are compliant with mandatory training requirements. Where appropriate this may include the requirement you manage these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, internal and external stakeholders maintain a professional image of the Trust at all times.
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
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.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% 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
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the role and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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