Address An opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Governance Team for a highly organised, self-motivated Executive Business Support Officer.
Applicants should be a forward-looking thinker and able to plan and organise work independently to support the Directors’ workload. You will have:
A degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in board level business administration
Knowledge of information needs at Board Director level
Understanding of health economy structures and responsibilities
Experience in drafting reports and action plans
The ability to work flexibly in line with the needs of the Director and directorate
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high degree of discretion and sensitivity are needed to interact with a range of people within the Trust at all levels across all functions of the business and outside the Trust. Your level of business knowledge will enable you to make informed decisions in the absence of the relevant Director.
Strong team working and the flexibility to cover for colleagues will also be required.
You will have a full UK driving licence with the ability to travel to other locations across the NW when required.
If you’re interested in joining a fantastic team here at NWAS please make sure you apply before it’s too late.
The successful candidate will have substantial Executive/Personal Assistant experience delivering professional Business Support to senior managers. This role will provide high level, professional Business Support to the incoming Director of Operations and their deputy, ensuring they are fully briefed and prepared for their respective activities in order to deliver their part of the corporate agenda as well as their responsibilities in respect of the NHS and any relationships or activities they may participate in across a local; regional or national footprint. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Candidates must have experience of supporting meetings including compiling agendas and associated papers along with exemplary minute taking skills.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Please ensure that you have read the full Job description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
Closing date: Sunday 10 th March at Midnight but will close sooner if sufficient responses received.
Interview date: w/c 18 March 2024
