Second Step

Partnership Administrator

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) brings together Second Step, Alabar, Missing Link and Nilaari in collaboration with the NHS and other local partners. This innovative partnership delivers responsive, trauma-informed, and integrated services for people with moderate to severe mental health needs. Were working to make expert mental health support more accessible, timely, and inclusive across our communities.

Main duties of the job

As a Partnership Administrator, youll be a key member of our team, supporting the Senior Managers and Partnership Board.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. We aim to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,027 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1102207

Job locations

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including diary management, minute-taking, and document preparation. Supporting partnership projects, coordinating meetings, managing communications, and maintaining information systems. Helping organise events, supporting operational effectiveness, and managing internal and external communications with professionalism and initiative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including diary management, minute-taking, and document preparation. Supporting partnership projects, coordinating meetings, managing communications, and maintaining information systems. Helping organise events, supporting operational effectiveness, and managing internal and external communications with professionalism and initiative.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 2 years experience of administration, business or operational support
  • Proven experience of organising or supporting the organisation of meetings and events
  • Ability to engage with others to develop effective relationships
  • Experience of project work
  • Experience of the drafting, editing and production of reports and presentations
  • Developing and implementing new procedures

Desirable

  • Lived experience of mental health issues, either as a service user or carer
  • Experience of working in the voluntary sector
  • Receiving and handling complaints
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 2 years experience of administration, business or operational support
  • Proven experience of organising or supporting the organisation of meetings and events
  • Ability to engage with others to develop effective relationships
  • Experience of project work
  • Experience of the drafting, editing and production of reports and presentations
  • Developing and implementing new procedures

Desirable

  • Lived experience of mental health issues, either as a service user or carer
  • Experience of working in the voluntary sector
  • Receiving and handling complaints

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

jobs@second-step.co.uk

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,027 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1102207

Job locations

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


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