Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience in an administrative or support role.
- Communication Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Communication Skills
Ability to present information clearly to support decision making
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience arranging meetings, preparing agendas, and producing accurate minutes.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience managing confidential and sensitive information.
- Personal and People Development
Ability to present information clearly to support decision making.
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
- Personal and People Development
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Personal and People Development
Commitment to continuous improvement and organisational learning.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development.
Job overview
The Executive Business Support Assistant will work as part of the centralised Business Management and Administrative Support Team, providing comprehensive administrative and business support to designated directorates within Corporate Services.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of day-to-day administrative functions, including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, document preparation, record keeping and stakeholder liaison.
This position will be based at our Broomfield Hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high-quality administrative service to members of the Senior Leadership Team and designated directorates, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include managing diaries and correspondence, organising meetings, preparing reports and briefings, recording minutes and monitoring actions. The role will support governance and project management activities, maintain accurate information systems and records, assist with financial administration processes, and contribute to service development initiatives.
The post holder will be expected to manage confidential information appropriately, ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures, and work collaboratively to support the effective delivery of Corporate Services objectives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role supports effective governance, business planning and the achievement of directorate objectives, enabling services to deliver high-quality outcomes.
The post holder will demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement, supporting the organisation through ongoing change and transformation.
Please review the Job Description for further information.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Executive Business Support Assistant (Broomfield) with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative assistant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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