Personal Assistant to Deputy Director & AD, Children's Services Essex
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator work as Personal Assistant to the Mid and South Essex Deputy Director for Children & Young People and the Assistant Director of Children's Services in South West Essex.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Administrator you will support the Deputy Director and the Assistant Director to provide high quality administration, information and act as a central reference point to all staff within the service including clinicians/managerial staff and other external stakeholders. The role comprises of a wide range of duties and requires the ability to use multiple computer systems, be able to manage and prioritise own workloads without direct supervision and have strong communication and organisational skills. An ability to understand the need for maintaining confidentiality at all times is essential.
Candidates will need to be forward thinking and have a problem solving approach, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
The role offers flexible and remote working in line with NELFT's commitment to agile working.
There may be some requirement to attend various venues in Mid and South Essex to support meetings with the Deputy Director and/or Assistant Director.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachment.
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills including excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in managing diaries
- Previous experience in prioritisation of emails
Desirable
- Able to work autonomously
- Understanding of project management
Skills
Essential
- Significant administrative experience
Desirable
- Use own initiative to problem solve
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Phoenix House
Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3EZ
