Executive Personal Assistant

NHS; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an Executive Personal Assistant to support the Chief People Officer. Responsibilities include managing a complex diary, providing executive support, and assisting with prioritisation of tasks. Candidates should have significant experience in an executive PA role, qualifications including GCSEs, and be proactive in a fast-paced environment. The salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per year. Flexibility and a commitment to values are key aspects of the role.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates for > 3500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE English qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience required.
• Significant experience as an Executive Personal Assistant supporting senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and confidential executive support.
• Manage the Chief People Officer's complex diary.
• Assist with prioritising tasks according to the director's needs.

Skills

Effective management of director's work scheduling

Minute and note taking of complex meetings

Maintenance of action logs

Management of complex diary systems

Executive Personal Assistant experience

Planning and project management

Education

GCSE English qualification or equivalent

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience

RSA III or equivalent experience

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Executive Personal Assistant

Closing date: 31 December 2025

I am delighted to present an exciting opportunity arising within the Executive Support Team. The role will be providing Senior EA support to our Chief People Officer within the People Matters Directorate.

The key purpose of this job is to provide a comprehensive and confidential executive support function for the Chief People Officer, to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective running of their office.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a self‑starting, proactive individual with a positive and motivated attitude, to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, in a highly complex and fast‑paced environment. As a member of the Executive Support Team (EST) the post holder is expected to be a positive role model for executive support services and to champion the Trust values and behaviours. The role requires initiative, creativity, ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks according to the needs of the Executive Director and having an in‑depth understanding and knowledge of the role and duties of the Executive Director.

Shortlisting: 5 January 2026

Interviews: 16 January 2026 (proposed)

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
• We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Increase mileage rates for > 3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

For further details please see the attached Job description and person specification.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust is unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. It is your responsibility to maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right‑to‑work status may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust; failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English qualification or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience
• RSA III or equivalent experience

Experience

• Effective management of director's work scheduling, assisting with prioritisation
• Formal minute and note taking of complex meetings
• Timely and accurate maintenance and management of action logs and collating submissions on behalf of a director
• Management of multiple and complex diary and bring forward systems
• Significant Executive Personal Assistant (PA) experience supporting at senior management levels
• Experience of planning and projects managing large scale events

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum Pro Rata