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Admin Manager

Cygnet Churchill, SE1 7PW
33,000.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 30,696.60)
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Cygnet Churchill, SE1 7PW
Full Time
33,000.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 30,696.60)
11 March 2026

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.

Cygnet Hospital Churchill, located in south London, is a 56 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men.

We are looking for a full time Admin Manger to provide managerial and administrative support to the hospital by managing the day to day functions of the administrative services.

The role involves ensuring smooth and efficient administrative processes, maintaining compliance with policies, and fostering a productive work environment across departments.

You will be working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday leading a high performing administrative team in a Central London Hospital.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

You’re Day-to-Day

  • Managerial responsibility for the administrative department.

  • Be responsible for aspects of the administration budget.

  • Support the General Manager with coordinating training courses, manage training compliance for all departments at site.

  • Responsible for liaising with new starters and ensuring everything is prepared ahead of their start date. 

  • Support General Manager with effective Induction of new staff in accordance with the Cygnet Procedures.

  • Attend Daily Sit Rep Meeting, take minutes as necessary and follow up on any actions.

  • Prepare agenda for Heads of Department meeting, attend and take minutes. Collate the On Call Manager rota.

  • Deputise for the General Manager as required.

  • Step in to cover administration roles as necessary.

  • Monitor staff performance in accordance with the Cygnet Procedures for Annual Performance Review.

  • Develop/implement/review local protocols in keeping with Cygnet Administrative standards.

  • Ensure there is adequate cover for periods of leave of the members of the administration department.

  • Assist in business development / marketing activities.

  • Investigate performance and conduct issues according to company policy.

  • Be the first contact person in relation to ICT/Printers/Phones matters at the site.

  • Complete the yearly Information Governance audit. Responsible for overseeing stationery supplies.

  • Support the General Manager to meet the non-clinical Key Performance Indicators

  • Support with maintaining and uploading of the Hospital Quality and Compliance trackers

We are looking for people who are…

  • Experienced in the healthcare sector with a knowledge of mental health preferable

  • 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.

  • Line Management and Supervisory experience.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement.

  • Experience of utilising common IT software systems, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases. 

  • Experience of administrative systems.

  • Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines.

  • An ability to minute complex meetings.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

  • £33,000 per annum salary

  • Strong career progression opportunities

  • Expert supervision & support

  • Employee referral scheme

  • Pension scheme              

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Subsidised meals on duty

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.

Click the button to apply

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Discounted Gym Membership

Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents – your nearest gym in the scheme won’t be far away!

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Employee Referral Scheme

Do you know other people who would be well suited to working at Cygnet in a Nurse, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Care & Support Worker role?

Recommend them for potential cash rewards!

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Our application process

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Application Review
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Application Review

We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
Initial Screening
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Initial Screening

If your application is suitable, you’ll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
Interview
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Interview

If you meet the screening criteria, you’ll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you’re applying to.
Feedback and Offer
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Feedback and Offer

Following the interview, you’ll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

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Sylvia

Support Worker HC
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Sylvia came from Gotts Park to support us when we were three staff down on Friday, showing great initiative by proactively helping with cleaning, including locating the hoover and even cleaning the dishwasher filter.

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Taryn

Support Worker SC
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Taryn is health-conscious and excels at promoting residents’ weight, health, and wellbeing through nutritious eating ideas. She positively impacted at least one resident by suggesting healthier food swaps and mentors all staff on healthy options, exercise, and movement.

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Vicky

Complaints Manager
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Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support true leadership beyond duty

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Rebecca

Therapy/Activity Coordinator HC Salaried
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Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero” by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.

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Najinder

Support Worker HC
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Jay has shown outstanding dedication and positivity supporting a service user facing activity engagement challenges. They proactively took him out, arranging headphones for comfort, demonstrating patience and care, resulting in his first incident-free day in a long time—a huge achievement.

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Paul

Maintenance Manager
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Hard Work

The Sheffield maintenance team works tirelessly to keep the hospital and school running, no job too big or small. They respond promptly to needs, ensure safety, and always fit in school requests like marquees, lights, doors, and displays, all with smiles and positive interactions with young people. Their hard work is deeply appreciated.

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Michael

Complaints Assistant
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Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support— rue leadership beyond duty

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Mohamed

DS Service Desk Engineer
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Mohamed went above and beyond late Friday afternoon to provide login details for a new starter, instantly pulling up the ticket, communicating well, and ensuring they were set up for Monday morning. This helped create a positive first impression at Cygnet.

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Olivia

Support Worker SC
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I wanted to give a shout-out to Olivia for her incredible hard work lately. Seriously, it’s been so inspiring to see her dedication and effort on the team shes only limited to hand full of service users at present but She’s been crushing it, and I really appreciate all that she does to keep things running smoothly. thank you

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