Personal Assistant Lead Business Administrator

Job summary

If youre an experienced and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) who is looking for a rewarding and varied role that will make good use of your organisational skills, then come and work with the Hospital Director at Avonfield Neurological Centre. You will manage the commitments of the Hospital Director, ensuring key tasks and priorities are effectively managed and completed such as managing their diary, prepare presentations, organising meetings, visits and venues, and minute take. You will also be responsible for all administration for Governance and Senior Management Team meetings and the administration of all complaints and feedback within the service. This doesnt mean you will have the workload of two people, but rather that youll put on different hats as you support the wider service. This is a varied and engaging role where you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and expand your knowledge. There are also career development opportunities, with a huge range of courses to help you grow and succeed. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Main duties of the job

The role of Personal Assistant Lead Business Administrator at Elysium Healthcare in Irchester is a temporary position with an annual salary of £29,725. This role is ideal for someone experienced and proactive, looking to leverage their organisational skills in a rewarding and varied environment. As a Personal Assistant, you will manage the commitments of the Hospital Director at Avonfield Neurological Centre, including managing diaries, preparing presentations, organising meetings, and minute taking. Additionally, you will handle administration for Governance and Senior Management Team meetings, and manage complaints and feedback within the service. This position offers the opportunity to learn new skills, career development, and occasional travel may be required. You will be effective in coordinating diaries, scheduling, organising travel and accommodation, and handling general administrative tasks. Qualifications include significant administration experience at an executive level, excellent organisation and communication skills, computer literacy, and a high level of confidentiality.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established institution with over 8,000 employees dedicated to providing high-quality care across England and Wales. Their network of over 90 services is spread across diverse fields such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, offering vast opportunities for growth and mobility within the organisation. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a global reach that spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. They are committed to the highest standards of neurological care and rehabilitation, focusing on a person-centric approach that involves the individual's family and care team, ensuring enduring and effective rehabilitation outcomes. Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the welfare of service users at all levels. They offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the wellbeing, growth, and future of their employees.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £29,725 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522369717
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Irchester, NN29 7EY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

If you’re an experienced and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) who is looking for a rewarding and varied role that will make good use of your organisational skills, then come and work with the Hospital Director at Avonfield Neurological Centre.

You will manage the commitments of the Hospital Director, ensuring key tasks and priorities are effectively managed and completed such as managing their dairy, prepare presentations, organising meetings, visits and venues, and minute take.

You will also be responsible for all administration for Governance and Senior Management Team meetings and the administration of all complaints and feedback within the service. This doesn’t mean you will have the workload of two people, but rather that you’ll put on different hats as you support the wider service.

This is a varied and engaging role where you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and expand your knowledge. There are also career development opportunities, with a huge range of courses to help you grow and succeed. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Occasional travel may be required.

As a Personal Assistant/Administrator you will be:

• Effective in co-ordinating diaries, scheduling and administration for regular management meetings including notetaking and action trackers
• Ensuring effective administration of all complaints, compliments and feedback within the service.
• Organising travel and accommodation arrangements
• Producing presentations
• Processing expenses, invoices and credit card reconciliation
• General administrative tasks – post, filing, dealing with telephone enquiries
• Providing holiday and absence cover for other PAs/EAs as and when required
• Undertaking any other tasks that are reasonable and align to your level of responsibility.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have significant administration experience at executive and senior management level (Board experience would be an advantage)
• Be highly organised with a friendly and professional approach
• Be able to anticipate and fulfil requests
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt writing style according to audience
• Work positively and flexibly across a range of tasks simultaneously
• Be computer literate
• Have excellent diary and time management skills
• Be fine to work independently
• Have a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Enjoy supporting others, with a caring nature and resilience

Where you will be working:

290 Station Rd, Knuston, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7EY

Avonfield is a 19-bed specialised neurological centre situated within tranquil grounds in the village of Knuston, Northamptonshire. The aim of the service is to offer assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence. The team work to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury.

We are committed to providing the highest standard of neurological care and rehabilitation for a wide range of neurological conditions and symptoms. We work closely with the person’s family and care team and recognise this is central to a long lasting and successful rehabilitation. Some people we care for may also have co-morbid complex physical health needs and/or mental health problems. The service model has been developed to support people who, because of their acquired brain injury or neurological condition, have complex behaviours including verbal or physical aggression, agitation or disinhibition requiring a neurobehavioral approach.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £29,729
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure