Executive Office & Governance Lead

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Cringleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney

Discounted gym memberships

Generous pension scheme and annual leɪ

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le​

Job summary

The Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Business Manager to join the Group Executive Office. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will provide strategic and operational support to senior leaders, helping ensure the smooth running of the Group's most senior functions.

You will manage diary, coordinate meetings, briefings and governance processes, line-manage the Executive Office team, and oversee budgets while maintaining discretion and

Qualifications

• Degree plus postgraduate diploma, or equivalent specialist knowledge gained through experience.
• Significant experience of providing executive support at Chief Executive, Chair or Board level.
• Experience of administering Board or committee meetings, including agenda setting, Board pack preparation and minute-taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior executive support to the Group Chair, Group Chief Executive and Group Director of Governance.
• Lead the management of complex executive diaries, correspondence and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and quality assure briefings, reports and information for meetings, visits and external engagements.
• Coordinate Board, executive and governance business, including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Act as the first point of contact for sensitive, complex and often contentious enquiries.
• Assess risks and elevate political, reputational or regulatory issues appropriately.
• Lead the operational management of the Group Executive Office and ensure high-quality support services.
• Line manage and develop Executive Office staff, supporting performance and service delivery.
• Manage delegated budgets and oversee compliance with governance requirements.
• Lead projects for the Chief of Staff and support business continuity and emergency planning arrangements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develop NWUHG leadership and governance arrangements.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Governance & board liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree plus postgraduate diploma, or equivalent specialist knowledge gained through experience

Job description

The Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Business Manager to join the Group Executive Office. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will provide strategic and operational support to senior leaders, helping ensure the smooth running of the Group's most senior functions.

You will manage diary, coordinate meetings, briefings and governance processes, line-manage the Executive Office team, and oversee budgets while maintaining discretion and