Executive Assistant

We’re seeking a skilled Executive Assistant for a 3-month contract in an NHS Trust in London.

• Start Date: Immediate
• Location: 2 days on-site, 3 days remote
• Rate: £27.07/hour (Umbrella)
• Contract Length: 3 months

Education & Qualifications
• Knowledge of the full range of administrative processes through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent
• RSA III (or equivalent)
• Training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
• ECDL or RSA Integrated Business Technology Qualification

Knowledge
• Knowledge of information needs at Executive Director level
• Advanced knowledge of IT systems and software programmes

Experience
• Comprehensive expertise, working at Board level for an NHS Organisation
• Experience of handling confidential information
• Experience in report writing and / or production of formal minutes
• Previous NHS experience
• Significant experience of working in a fast-paced office environment where prioritising workload was an essential part of your daily routine
• Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management

Skills & Abilities
• Proficient use of MS Word, MS Powerpoint, e -mail and internet applications
• Ability to seek, analyse and evaluate information
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and resolve conflicting priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised, on own initiative, to meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to display tact, diplomacy and discretion when relaying sensitive information
• Ability to influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality reports, correspondence, presentations or briefings requiring attention to detail at all times
• Ability to recognise risks and issues in delivery and contribute to mitigation development
• Flexible, responsive approach to work
• Problem solving skills with ability to act on decisions
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales