Executive Assistant

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join the Chief Executive’s Office, supporting the Chief Executive and Director of Communications in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Based in the Chair and Chief Executive’s Office, you will provide high-quality, confidential and proactive support, helping senior leaders deliver Trust priorities effectively. This varied role requires professionalism, discretion and strong organisational skills to manage complex  workloads and changing priorities.

You will work closely with Executive and Non-Executive Directors, senior leaders, colleagues across the Trust, and external partners including NHS England. Executive support alignments may change in line with organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

This is a hybrid role based at York Hospital, with at least three days on site each week, Mondays are essential. Some flexibility will be needed to support business cover.

Applicants must have at least two years’ experience providing executive support to a Director or Senior Manager, including complex diary management (or equivalent experience). This will be assessed at interview.

Interviews are planned for Tuesday 23 June 2026 at York Hospital.

Applicants applying on a secondment basis should have agreement from their current line manager before submitting an application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job descriptions

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.

We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.