Executive Personal Assistant

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking an Executive Assistant for a 6-month secondment. The successful candidate will provide high-level support to Executive Directors, manage diaries, prepare meeting documents, and coordinate communications. Ideal candidates will have experience in administrative roles, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the organization, contributing to executive functions and strategic leadership.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for professional development

Contribute to meaningful strategic work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or Executive Assistant role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diary management and administrative support to Executive Directors.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and documentation for meetings.
• Coordinate communications and ensure timely responses to stakeholders.
• Support project work and assist with delivery of key priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

We are pleased to offer an exciting 6-month secondment opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join the Trust Admin Department, providing high-level support to our Executive Directors.

About The Role

This secondment will offer the successful candidate a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, supporting strategic leadership and contributing to the smooth running of executive functions.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive diary management and administrative support to Executive Directors
• Preparing agendas, minutes, and documentation for meetings
• Coordinating communications and ensuring timely responses to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting project work and assisting with the delivery of key priorities
• Always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in a senior administrative or Executive Assistant role
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
• Is confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Has a proactive approach and can work independently as well as part of a team
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital tools

What We Offer

• A chance to develop your skills and experience in a dynamic, high-profile setting
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work at a strategic level

This secondment is ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience and gain insight into executive-level operations within the Trust.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paulette Eckersley Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 446 3701