Location
University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London

Hours
Full Time - hours to be confirmed

Salary
£32,073 per annum

About the Role
This fast-paced role requires the post holder to act as an effective communication link between a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will adopt a flexible approach to manage a variable and developing workload within the corporate areas supported. The role involves working across all Trust main sites with flexibility to co-locate with Directors and Senior teams as needed throughout the working week.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills, working independently with high levels of discretion, judgement, and critical analysis while balancing the competing priorities of the Executive Director(s) and Senior Lead(s) you support. You will provide highly effective and adaptable administrative support tailored to their needs and portfolio.

Expertise and commitment to engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of issues is essential to ensure effective engagement of the Executive Director/Senior Lead and the organisation. You will present a professional, welcoming, and helpful image to staff, other organisations, and the public at all times and via all communication methods.

Awareness of the complex, potentially contentious, and highly sensitive environment in which the Executive Directors and Senior Leads operate is critical. You will ensure their time is used effectively and appropriately by prioritising appointments, managing matters and actions, and liaising with staff internally and externally.

You will nurture key relationships and monitor networks both internally and externally. Close collaboration and cooperation with the wider Executive Team and their Senior Leads is required to achieve set standards.

All communication must be dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, meeting deadlines and taking appropriate action in the absence of the Senior Leads. You will produce correspondence, reports, and complete projects to a high standard and within agreed deadlines, respecting confidentiality and corporate style throughout.

Experience
Proven experience in a senior administrative or personal assistant role supporting Executive Directors or Senior Leads in a complex organisation is essential. Experience managing competing priorities and working with a wide range of stakeholders is required.

About you
You will be highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently with discretion and sound judgement. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage constructively with diverse internal and external stakeholders are vital. You must be adaptable and flexible to meet the demands of a dynamic workload and changing priorities. A professional and approachable manner is essential to represent the Executive Directors and the Trust effectively.

Qualifications
Relevant administrative or secretarial qualifications are desirable but not essential. A commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to work to high standards of confidentiality and corporate governance is required.