Senior Executive Assistant to Chief Officer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Waverley; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level business and executive support to the Chief Officer and Senior Management Team. You will manage a varied workload and anticipate needs to keep the Chief Officer's office operating effectively.

The role involves project management, report coordination, information analysis, process improvement and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing high‑level business or executive support within a complex organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive and business support to the Chief Officer and Senior Management Team.
• Manage a busy flow of information and requests, prioritising urgent and important matters.
• Coordinate complex meetings and events involving senior managers and external partners.
• Prepare agendas, papers and briefing notes; attend high‑level meetings and track actions.

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Communication

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level business and executive support to the Chief Officer and Senior Management Team. You will manage a varied workload and anticipate needs to keep the Chief Officer's office operating effectively.

The role involves project management, report coordination, information analysis, process improvement and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council.