Executive Assistant to Leadership Team | Fast-Paced NHS

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Ilford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide essential support and coordination to the Corporate Governance Team, ensuring smooth operation at Board level.

The role requires managing complex diaries, preparing reports, taking minutes, arranging travel, and handling confidential information with discretion, while maintaining a calm, professional approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience supporting Director/Senior Manager in a PA role.
• Experience of preparation of reports and taking minutes, with setting agendas and distributing papers.
• Experience coordinating complex diaries and large meetings.
• Expert knowledge of IT systems, especially Microsoft Office.
• Experience arranging travel and accommodation.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle confidential correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support and coordination to the Corporate Governance Team.
• Manage complex executive diaries and coordinate calendars across multiple Directors.
• Prepare reports, take minutes and set agendas for meetings.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and events as required.
• Maintain discretion and handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Contribute to smooth running of the Directorate and respond to changing priorities.

Skills

Executive Assistant

Diary management

Report preparation

Minutes taking

MS Office

Travel arrangements

Discretion with information

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide essential support and coordination to the Corporate Governance Team, ensuring smooth operation at Board level.

The role requires managing complex diaries, preparing reports, taking minutes, arranging travel, and handling confidential information with discretion, while maintaining a calm, professional approach under pressure.