The postholder will be required to have/develop a basic understanding of the business management activities, including maintaining professional relationships with other Business Managers across the directorate.
They will support the coordination of business and corporate tasks, so the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure is essential. They must be able to coordinate various tasks, arrange meetings, prioritize workload, and have previous experience in a similar role.
Additionally, they will need to demonstrate tact, confidentiality, and communication skills. They will provide secretariat support to the Board meeting and any delegated by the Head of Office, which will involve note-taking, agenda coordination, coordination of papers, and following up on actions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Board Meeting by preparing materials and ensuring smooth operations.
• Collaborate closely with the head of office on business operational activities including managing Budgets, supporting HR activities and providing insights and strategic advice.
• Establish and maintain effective processes across the directorate to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee the Establishment Control Panel process, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Although this role has specific responsibilities, the business management team operates in a matrix format, so the ability to move between different tasks will be beneficial.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025