Executive Assistant
The closing date is 21 May 2026.
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.
About St Michael's Hospice
St Michaels 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 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the CEO with day‑to‑day administrative tasks.
* Maintain and enhance governance processes across the organisation.
* Provide project administration support and coordinate governance frameworks.
* Manage internal and external communications, including calendar management and meeting coordination.
* Use MS Office tools, including SharePoint, to produce reports and presentations.
Essential Qualifications
* Significant experience as a PA or Executive Assistant.
* Strong project administration skills.
* Background in governance frameworks.
* Excellent MS Office skills, including SharePoint.
* Exceptional organisational skills and proactive teamwork.
Benefits
* Friendly, team‑orientated work environment.
* Good pension scheme with option to continue existing NHS pension scheme membership.
* 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 proactive Education Department to support your development.
* Blue Light Card with access to a large range of discounts.
Contact
For further information please contact Jude Cornelius-Scott, Business Support and Change Manager, Tel: 01424 445177 | Ext: 170.
Questions regarding your application can be directed to the Human Resources team at 01424 457970 or by email recruitment@stmichaelshospice.com.
Please note CVs will not be accepted unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability. In such cases, please contact the HR team. If the vacancy is part-time, the salary will be pro‑rata.
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