Job description
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 or deputy 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. Proposed interview date: 10th November 2023 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. 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 here. 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services. To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.