Administration Manager Job in UK 2026 (£30,000 to £40,000 Annually)

An excellent opportunity is now available for an experienced and highly organised Administration Manager to join a leading NHS Genomic Medicine service in Manchester, United Kingdom. This role is ideal for international professionals seeking UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and looking to build a long-term career within one of the world's most respected public healthcare systems.

This position plays a critical role in supporting advanced clinical services by ensuring the smooth coordination of booking, scheduling, and clerical operations. The organisation welcomes applications from both UK and overseas candidates who meet the requirements and require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. You will be joining a high-impact healthcare environment where professionalism, quality service delivery, and patient-centred values are deeply embedded in daily operations.

As the Administration Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a specialist administrative team that supports Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine services. The role requires a confident self-starter who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain high service standards in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will work closely with the Operational Manager and act as the senior point of contact when required, ensuring continuity of service delivery. This is a fixed-term position (with secondment options considered), offering valuable UK healthcare leadership experience in a nationally significant medical service.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most respected NHS Trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population and delivering specialist and tertiary healthcare services. Its Genomic Medicine department plays a vital role in advancing precision medicine, diagnostics, and patient care across the region and beyond.

The Trust is internationally recognized for its clinical excellence, research, innovation, and education, and is fully committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across its workforce. It also supports Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates.

• Ensure the efficient organisation and delivery of booking, scheduling, and clerical services in line with Trust policies
• Manage and support the administrative team alongside the Operational Manager
• Directly supervise clerical staff, including rota planning, sickness monitoring, and annual appraisals
• Act as the senior point of contact in the absence of the Operational Manager
• Develop and maintain systems and processes to improve efficiency and performance
• Monitor service quality and ensure activity and performance targets are met
• Manage workload independently and escalate issues when necessary
• Maintain high standards of data quality, confidentiality, and compliance

• Strong IT skills and experience with administrative systems
• ILM qualification or equivalent leadership/management experience
• Proven experience supervising or managing an administrative team
• Experience working in clinical or healthcare administration environments
• Strong organisational, communication, and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality standards
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Leadership capability and a flexible, professional working style

This is a high-quality UK healthcare leadership opportunity for both local and international professionals seeking Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you are looking to build a stable, respected career within the NHS while contributing to world-class genomic and clinical services, this role offers excellent long-term professional value, international credibility, and meaningful impact.