NHS Highland is embarking on an exciting new chapter following a comprehensive service redesign, and we are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Corporate Governance Service as a Corporate Administrator.
In this pivotal role, postholders will work flexibly across the Corporate Support Team and this will include the following duties as required according to workloads and demands:
1. working closely with Directors in all aspects of their work, understanding their workload and its complexities and thus enabling them to focus on their key priorities. This involves providing a confidential, efficient, effective administrative service, interpreting and prioritising mail, developing and maintaining systems for the recording and actioning of mail, preparing
responses to correspondence and effectively managing electronic diaries.
2. planning, organising and servicing Board and Committee meetings supporting the work of NHS Highland to a high standard, ensuring all deadlines are timeously met.
3. resolving day to day problems independently and liaise with other Corporate Support Team colleagues as well as those in other directorates.
4. providing assistance with a range of administrative processes in support of board governance, corporate records management, risk register updates, whistleblowing standards, freedom of information requests and complaints.
We are looking for a committed professional with:
1. Strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
2. A passion for innovation, continuous organisational improvement, and team development.
3. Strong minute taking ability.
Previous experience in a committee and executive support role would be desirable.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.