Job summary I am delighted to inform you of an exciting opportunity within the Executive Support Team within the Corporate Affairs directorate. The role is providing support to the Executive Management Team members. We have a requirement to fill this essential role to support the needs of Directors and wider teams. The key purpose of this job is to provide a comprehensive and confidential support function for a Director, to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective running of their office. The post holder is expected to work flexibly to ensure the highest quality of administrative, secretarial and other relevant support is always provided and provide a positive and professional image of the organisation in accordance with the Trust values. Main duties of the job Provide a comprehensive service to leaders within the Executive Management Team, ensuring confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity always. Closing Date: 12th March 2025 Shortlisting Date: 17th March 2025 Interview Date:3rd April 2025 in-person at New Mill About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-25-6995454 Job locations New Mill Saltaire BD18 3LD Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience RSA III or equivalent experience Experience Essential Effective management of director's work scheduling, assisting with prioritisation Formal minute and note taking of complex meetings Timely and accurate maintenance and management of action logs and collating submissions on behalf of a director Management of multiple and complex diary and bring forward systems Experience Essential Significant Executive Personal Assistant (PA) experience supporting at senior management levels Desirable Experience of planning and projects managing large scale events Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience RSA III or equivalent experience Experience Essential Effective management of director's work scheduling, assisting with prioritisation Formal minute and note taking of complex meetings Timely and accurate maintenance and management of action logs and collating submissions on behalf of a director Management of multiple and complex diary and bring forward systems Experience Essential Significant Executive Personal Assistant (PA) experience supporting at senior management levels Desirable Experience of planning and projects managing large scale events 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address New Mill Saltaire BD18 3LD Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)