Senior Executive Assistant to the Joint Chair
Band 6
Main area: Chief Executive Division
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-TS-6972-KM
Site: NBT Trust Headquarters & UHBW Trust Headquarters
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We are seeking an experienced and high-performing Senior Executive Assistant for the Joint Chair and Vice Chairs of NBT and UHBW. This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with proven Executive/Board level Executive Assistant experience. The postholder will work across both organisations.
Please note that whilst this role is advertised across NBT’s and UHBW’s job boards, candidates only need to apply once.
Why apply?
* You will be working across two large acute NHS providers, in a vibrant and diverse city.
* Work at the heart of both organisations as they form their hospital group.
* A fascinating, fast-paced, and dynamic role; each day will be different.
* You will be joining a friendly and high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have significant experience of:
* Supporting Executive/Non-Executive Directors in a fast-paced environment.
* Working to very tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
* Working within the NHS, with a strong knowledge of the sector landscape and priorities.
* Working where discretion, good judgement, and the highest standards of professionalism are required.
Main Duties of the Job
As the Senior Executive Assistant supporting the Joint Chair and Vice Chairs you will:
* Provide high-level, professional EA support.
* Act as an interface between the Joint Chair and Vice Chairs and staff at all levels.
* With guidance from senior colleagues, develop a thorough understanding of the Joint Chair’s and Vice Chairs’ priorities and ways of working.
* Work with senior colleagues to help ensure that the Joint Chair’s and Vice Chairs’ priorities are effectively communicated and progressed.
Working for Our Organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience.
* Postgraduate qualification or further training in a business administration role.
* IT skills or qualification to ECDL/RSA standard or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
* Substantial secretarial and personal assistant experience at a senior level.
* A strong understanding of the local healthcare sector and wider political context within BNSSG.
* Previous NHS experience.
* Methodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Capacity to adopt changes to working practices quickly.
* Exhibit diplomacy and listening skills with the ability to interact with people of all levels and backgrounds.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent and professional communication both face-to-face, over the phone, and by email.
* Ability to manage an unpredictable workload where there are frequent interruptions and distractions.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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