We are seeking an exceptional individual to provide comprehensive executive support to our Executive Directors and Trust Secretariat.

The successful candidate will have: a proven track record as a personal assistant or executive assistant at director/senior manager level excellent organisational skills and IT skills the ability to work under pressure and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines. Candidates must have the ability to manage all aspects of Board committee level meetings including agreeing agendas minute taking and the follow up of actions.

Other duties will include complex diary management liaising with internal and external stakeholders (including Board members, Governors and Members of the Trust) and contributing to the overall functioning of the Corporate Secretariat office.

Reporting to the Deputy Trust Secretary, the Executive Assistant will work as part of a close, high functioning team and will be expected to provide cover to other directors as required and as directed by the Trust Secretary/Deputy Trust Secretary.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high calibre, comprehensive secretarial service, executive and administrative support to an executive director.

To provide all aspects of administration to trust board committees, sub committee, or groups within the trust as identified by the trust secretary.

The post-holder is required to manage their day-to-day workload and use their initiative without supervision which will require informed judgement, excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands.

The post contains a range of duties and the majority of the work is undertaken at the post holder's own initiative. This role involves dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.

To ensure the director is comprehensively briefed on all matters of importance but protected from inappropriate matters and problems.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and relevant experience

Essential

• Experience of all aspects of board / committee meeting administration including agenda planning and distribution of papers and minute taking skills.
• Degree level and/or relevant work experience.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Proven excellent administration and organisation skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate (both verbally and otherwise) with executive and non executive directors governors and staff at all levels across the trust

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carew House

Beacon Technology Park

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

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201-24-696