Overview
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Responsibilities
* Support the effective organisation of the Board and Council of Governors and their respective assurance committees/groups
* Support the effective organisation of the Trust Management Board and Risk Management Group
* Ensure information regarding the Trust's governance arrangements and status is up to date and publicly available, covering the requirements of the Trust's terms of licence/authorisation, the Code of Governance and National Oversight Framework
* Lead on the production and development of the Trust's annual report
* Develop and maintain departmental standards for the work of the team
* Supporting governors and members
* Assist and support the process of appraisal of the Chairman and non-executive directors using available systems
* Assist in the responses to national and local consultations, regulatory requests, freedom of information requests as they relate to corporate governance and/or the business of the board of directors
* Managing the Corporate Affairs team
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
* Degree or significant equivalent experience
* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages and advanced keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
* Post-graduate level qualification or equivalent experience in business administration
* Evidence of leadership or management development course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience as an Executive Assistant at Board-level
* Significant experience of agenda preparation, formal minute-taking and management of cycles of business at Board-level
* Evidence of success in a role with similar requirements and responsibilities
* Ability to work under intense pressure, run multiple tasks at the same time, deal with constant interruptions, and work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
* Broad understanding of the NHS
Additional information
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert. The vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so apply as soon as you can. We will contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application, so please check the email account you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available here.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please contact the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Support during the application
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Supporting Information
The supporting information section should demonstrate how your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experiences align with the requirements and criteria in the job description and person specification. Provide concrete examples from work, education, or personal experiences to illustrate your fit.
Working Smarter pledge
We offer flexible working options and wellbeing support to help maintain work-life balance.
Secondments
If applying for a secondment, obtain agreement from your current line manager before interview and read LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy can be found on the intranet or by contacting askworkforce@lthtr.nhs.uk
Young People
Part-time education or training is required if under 18; full-time employment may be restricted unless in an apprenticeship role.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
The role may require a DBS check. Costs may be recovered from salary as appropriate. DBS checks are free for volunteers. All staff and volunteers must comply with Infection Prevention and Control processes at Trust sites.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Documents to download
* Role description (PDF, 368.4KB)
* Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
* What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
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