Corporate Secretariat Officer

at  King Edward VIIs Hospital

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Job Title: Corporate Secretariat Officer
Department: Corporate
Salary: £42,000 – £53,000
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week
Work Pattern: On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent

ABOUT US:

King Edward VII’s Hospital is a world-renowned private hospital located in the heart of London. Established over 120 years ago, we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, with a focus on personalised, patient-centred service. Our hospital is proud to serve both civilian and military personnel, and we are committed to advancing healthcare through continuous innovation, research, and education. As a trusted institution, we uphold the values of compassion, excellence, and respect, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As the Corporate Secretariat Officer at King Edward VII’s Hospital, you will play a crucial role in supporting the hospital’s governance and executive functions. You will be responsible for managing high-level meetings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing essential administrative support to the Board of Trustees, Executive Team, and Chief Executive’s Office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to the smooth operation of a prestigious healthcare institution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Executive and Board-level meetings to ensure seamless agenda planning, paper quality, and timely distribution, enabling effective decision-making at the highest level.
• Provide support for additional Executive and Board-level meetings as needed, to maintain continuity and efficiency across all levels of governance.
• Draft and review reports and policies in alignment with governance standards, ensuring clear and accurate communication.
• Assist with forward planning and scheduling of meetings to keep all plans and schedules up-to-date, ensuring well-coordinated and timely decision-making.
• Conduct regulatory FPPR assessments for key stakeholders to maintain compliance with legal requirements, upholding the hospital’s commitment to governance excellence.
• Maintain registers and accurate records to ensure transparency and adherence to governance policies, facilitating easy access to essential information.
• Organise logistics for meetings by arranging rooms and hospitality, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
• Support the Chief Executive’s Office and Executive Team with diary management and administrative tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of executive functions.
• Provide additional administrative support as directed, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the hospital’s needs.