Executive Assistant (St Michaels Hospice - Hastings & Rother) at East Sussex County Council

Hastings, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

40925.44

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Support, Governance Frameworks, Project Administration, MS Office, SharePoint, Organisational Skills, Proactive Teamwork

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £36,021.39 - £40,925.44 per annum Contract type: Permanent. Working pattern: Full - time. Closing date: Thursday 21 May 2026, 11:55.a.m. Interview date: Tuesday 2 June 2026. How to apply: To apply for this position please visit our recruitment portal on the job opportunities page of our website www.stmichaelshospice.com and complete an online application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on 01424 457970 or email recruitment@stmichaelshospice.com [recruitment@stmichaelshospice.com]. Who to contact if you have a query: If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact: Jude Cornelius-Scott, Business Support and Change Manager Tel: 01424 445177 | Ext: 170. St Michael’s Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual. We can make information about the vacancy available in alternative formats (for example, large print) on request, and we will consider applications in alternative formats (for example, electronically) if required, in which case please contact the HR team. We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community. We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community. The role: We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and to play a central role in maintaining and enhancing effective governance processes across the organisation. We are looking for candidates with significant experience in a PA or Executive Assistant role. You will also have project administration experience, a background in governance frameworks, excellent MS Office skills (including SharePoint), exceptional organisational skills and be a proactive team player. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact as our Executive Assistant, we’d love to hear from you. Employee Benefit's At St Michael’s Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment – a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts. Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level support to the Chief Executive Officer and maintain effective governance processes across the organization. Play a central role in enhancing organizational governance and administrative efficiency.