Executive Assistant & Project Manager – Research Operations

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Executive Assistant & Project Manager to support the Director of Research, Head of Research & Development and Lead Research Nurse across site initiatives.

The role demands high-level administrative skills, minute-taking, meeting coordination, and proactive project management in a public sector setting, with an emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma level/HNC or equivalent knowledge of administrative procedures.
• RSA 3 word & text processing or equivalent experience.
• NVQ 3 in IT or similar IO qualification/experience.
• Shorthand or speed writing qualification; management knowledge or degree-level experience.
• Extensively experienced in a Personal Assistant role; knowledge of office systems and practices.
• Experience in a complex, public sector environment and in producing high-quality written materials.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise emails and correspondence; manage urgent requests.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes for SMT and sub-committees.
• Produce minutes to a high standard; track actions with timescales.
• Lead designated projects; collate information, validate data and meet deadlines.
• Manage workload to meet stringent deadlines and support senior leads.

Skills

Diploma level/HNC or equivalent

RSA 3 word & text processing

NVQ 3 in IT

Shorthand or speed writing

Extensive PA experience

Diary management/time management

Microsoft Office skills

Project management basics

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma level/HNC or equivalent

NVQ/IO qualification or equivalent

Job description

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Executive Assistant & Project Manager to support the Director of Research, Head of Research & Development and Lead Research Nurse across site initiatives.

The role demands high-level administrative skills, minute-taking, meeting coordination, and proactive project management in a public sector setting, with an emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.