The ICS Network are looking for a PA and Senior Engagement Officer to join their team to support the day to day running of the network and manage key projects in our policy and delivery programme of cross-network activity.
Main duties of the job
The PA & Senior Member Engagement Officer will provide extensive support to the ICS Networks Director by managing their diary, appropriately engaging wider stakeholders in the delivery of this, and liaising with others in similar roles supporting the wider NHS Confederation leadership.
They will also be responsible for supporting effective engagement with our members through our core Chair and Chief Executive leadership forums, the ICS Network Board, one-to-one member management, events, conferences and visits.
About us
The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working.
The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly. You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.
Job responsibilities
As a PA and Senior Member Engagement Officer in the ICS Network you will support the ICS network director by managing their diary and ensuring they are prepared for key meetings, engagement and events.
You will also:
* Lead the coordination of key ICS Network member meetings, including our Board, ICB CEOs, ICB Chairs and ICP Chairs.
* Work with the ICS Network team and use your knowledge of the issues affecting integrated care systems to deliver high-quality events and communications and build positive relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Coordinate our programme of visits to health and care services across the country, to help ensure the NHS Confederations work is informed by work and change on the front line of our members services.
About you
As an experienced PA or diary manager you will be organised and be great at building and maintaining positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be:
* Proactive, especially in understanding stakeholders priorities, identifying opportunities and acting to capitalise on those opportunities.
* Responsive and agile in a rapidly changing environment and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Experienced in member or stakeholder engagement.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of diary management and PA responsibilities.
* Experience of member or stakeholder engagement including being able to build and manage effective stakeholder relationships and understanding of their priorities and proactively supporting or responding to them.
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage a fast-paced workload with multiple competing priorities and project manage a variety of activities.
* Experience identifying and developing opportunities and acting to support the team to capitalise on them.
* Excellent IT skills and understanding of the online environment.
* A demonstrable interest in working within the health and care sector.
* The ability to maintain a contemporary understanding of issues facing our members.
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.
£32,284 a year plus £4,000 London weighting allowance if applicable.
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