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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and delivery to tight deadlines.
- Experience
Experience of coordinating meetings, agendas and preparing relevant materials.
- Experience
Significant experience of working for and supporting senior management and Board/Board committees.
- Qualifications
Degree or equivalent knowledge / significant Executive Assistant experience at Board level
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
BTEC, relevant degree
Job overview
A great opportunity has arisen to provide competent and effective administrative support to an Executive Director.
We are looking for someone who can effectively prioritise work and plan ahead using initiative and excellent organisational and co-ordinating skills. The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy and dynamic environment and when under pressure will be vital. Flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines are also key.
Main duties of the job
The role will include providing accurate, prompt and efficient administrative support to an Executive Director, which ranges from diary management, email management, arrangement of meetings, providing administration support for meetings, maintaining action logs, supporting customer services processes and using a variety of business systems.
This is an important role, interfacing on a regular basis with the Board, the Executive Team, senior managers and a wide variety of Trust staff and external organisations/individuals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
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This advert is for Executive Assistant to Trust Executive Director with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Personal assistant role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 gross per annum (pro rata). The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term or Secondment). The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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