About this role
Job summary
To ensure the maximum effectiveness of the Directorate by planning and managing the diaries and providing proficient secretarial, office management, personal assistant and support services. Responsible for the provision of efficient, effective and professional administrative service to support the Trust. Undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks as directed, maintaining excellent customer service and standards or work, in order to uphold and enhance the reputation of the Administration Services team.
Main duties of the job
The Business Administrator will be responsible for the provision of efficient, effective and professional administrative service to support a Director or group of Directors.The post holder will be responsible for?The day-to-day organisation of the Directorate office? Knowing the overall priorities of the Executive /Director,? Planning and managing diaries? Scheduling and following up commitments of senior leaders
About us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
Job description Job responsibilities
The day-to-day organisation of the Directorate officeKnowing the overall priorities of the Executive /Director and interpreting these prioritiesPlanning and managing the diary and facilitating deliveryScheduling and following up commitments made by the Executive/ DirectorEstablish and use effective administrative working protocols and practices within the directorate group, whilst continually reviewing/improving the systems.Assist the Executive/Director in developing, implementing and maintaining specific policies, protocols and related systemsRepresenting and making decisions on behalf of the directorate at the appropriate level as delegated by the Executive/DirectorHaving delegated budgetary responsibility for expenditureBuilding management health & safety (including organising fire wardens/training, first aiders etc) and ensuring safe working environment (including reporting maintenance work, overseeing cleaning).Proactively engaging in Trust-wide policy developmentTake on some of the Administration Coordinator/Manager responsibilities and work closely with management, deputising and making decisions in their absence where appropriateThe Executive Assistant/PA will work on their own initiative, with significant discretion to develop systems and will work within broad guidance from the Executive/Director
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent management/senior administration experience or diploma level plus equivalent experience Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Business Administration Experience Essential
Experience providing business or administrative support to senior managers, clinicians or multidisciplinary teams Experience arranging and coordinating meetings involving multiple stakeholders Experience preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring actions Experience managing competing priorities and working to deadlines
Desirable
Previous NHS administration experience Experience supporting governance meetings or committees
Skills and Attributes Essential
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and use initiative Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
Experience improving administrative systems or processes
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.
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Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Portland House, Worthing
Worthing
BN11 1HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)