About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised personal assistant to provide efficient and professional admin support to the Director of finance and the Director of estates and facilities
The ideal candidate will have admin or PA experience, excellent comms skills and a proactive flexible approach
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the effective running of key trust services
Main duties of the job
You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings prepare agendas and papers and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This is a varied role requiring strong organisational skills , attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level with English RSA III or proven equivalent knowledge and experience Accurate minute taking and transcription Recognised IT qualification or evidence of equivalent skills including expert use of Microsoft Office, including Powerpoint, internet and electronic diaries NVQ4 / diploma level business administration qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Advanced secretarial diploma Project management qualification Understanding of complex financial terminology
Skills Essential
IT skills to produce good quality presentations and reports Experience of managing diaries at a senior level
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Eastbourne
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)