Executive Assistant

Venn Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Executive Assistant for a 3-month contract with an NHS Trust in London. The role includes responsibilities such as managing workload, producing reports, and requiring extensive administrative experience. The position is hybrid with 2 days on-site and offers a competitive rate of £27.07 per hour. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the full range of administrative processes.
• Experience in report writing and / or production of formal minutes.
• Significant experience of working in fast-paced office environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage workloads and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Produce accurate, high-quality reports and correspondence.
• Support executive-level information needs.

Skills

Proficient use of MS Word

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving skills

Education

RSA III or equivalent

Training relevant to degree level

Tools

ECDL

Job description

Overview

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