Executive Assistant

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

The postholder will provide professional and comprehensive Executive Assistant duties to nominated Executive Directors working as a member of the Trust HQ Executive Support Team in a busy and at times pressurised office environment. Completing work to a high standard and presenting a positive image of the Trust whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality are essential facets of the role.
The postholder will be expected to appropriately manage confidential, complex and sensitive information concerning staff and the Trust as a whole, exercising discretion and upholding high professionalism and ethical standards at all times.
The postholder will be a key member of the Executive Support Team and will undertake corporate tasks and responsibilities in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. The will include full meeting facilitation of Committees and meetings of the trust along with specific project work.
Provide a fully comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative services to Executive Directors some of whom work across two organisations as required.
Management of all incoming emails, correspondence and telephone calls using a high level of resourcefulness, taking the initiative to re-route and/ or respond to urgent requests as necessary, dealing with complex and sensitive information appropriately. Composing confidential, sensitive or contentious letters and emails on behalf of Executive Directors. Utilising an effective bring forward system to provide documents and briefing materials in a timely
Management of electronic diaries by organising and prioritising the multiple and complex demands of an Executive Director.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

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