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Secretary - Liverpool Hospice

Marie Curie

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Job summary

Are you an established administrator looking for a new opportunity? Why not join the dedicated Administration team at Liverpool Hospice.

Main duties of the job

You will provide full secretarial and office admin support, maintaining team diaries, producing correspondence, reports, minutes and other documents. Your ability to establish and maintain efficient office systems and produce accurate management information, as required, is essential. You should therefore be highly organised and flexible, have excellent IT and proven administration skills and be confident dealing with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner.

About us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4857

Job locations

Speke Road

Liverpool

L25 8QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Title:Secretary

Salary:£22,383 pro rata per annum (aligned to AFC Band 2)

Hours/Contract:Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:Permanent

Based:Marie Curie Liverpool Hospice

Closing date:13th November 2023

Interview date: TBC

What we are looking for:

  • Excellent planning, administrative and organisational skills.
  • High level of discretion while dealing with confidential information
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets, database ability to use Word and Excel
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to achieve accurate and fast returns of work

Whats in it for you:

  • Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Continuous development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact Admin Supervisor, Sandra Carroll onsandra.carroll1@mariecurie.org.ukor Deputy Head of Operations, Hayley Hawkins on hayley.hawkins@mariecurie.org.uk

No two days are the same and you will juggle a variety of demands in this hands-on role.

You will provide full secretarial and office admin support, maintaining team diaries, producing correspondence, reports, minutes and other documents. Your ability to establish and maintain efficient office systems and produce accurate management information, as required, is essential. You should therefore be highly organised and flexible, have excellent IT and proven administration skills and be confident dealing with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title:Secretary

Salary:£22,383 pro rata per annum (aligned to AFC Band 2)

Hours/Contract:Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:Permanent

Based:Marie Curie Liverpool Hospice

Closing date:13th November 2023

Interview date: TBC

What we are looking for:

  • Excellent planning, administrative and organisational skills.
  • High level of discretion while dealing with confidential information
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets, database ability to use Word and Excel
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to achieve accurate and fast returns of work

Whats in it for you:

  • Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Continuous development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact Admin Supervisor, Sandra Carroll onsandra.carroll1@mariecurie.org.ukor Deputy Head of Operations, Hayley Hawkins on hayley.hawkins@mariecurie.org.uk

No two days are the same and you will juggle a variety of demands in this hands-on role.

You will provide full secretarial and office admin support, maintaining team diaries, producing correspondence, reports, minutes and other documents. Your ability to establish and maintain efficient office systems and produce accurate management information, as required, is essential. You should therefore be highly organised and flexible, have excellent IT and proven administration skills and be confident dealing with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • O level or GCSE in English and Maths
  • European Computer Driving Licence
  • Typing speed of 60wpm

Desirable

  • Training in Palliative /healthcare software packages

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets, database ability to use Word and Excel
  • Significant experience as a Secretary
  • Demonstration of excellent organisational skills with the ability to
  • communicate well at all levels
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • O level or GCSE in English and Maths
  • European Computer Driving Licence
  • Typing speed of 60wpm

Desirable

  • Training in Palliative /healthcare software packages

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets, database ability to use Word and Excel
  • Significant experience as a Secretary
  • Demonstration of excellent organisational skills with the ability to
  • communicate well at all levels

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

Marie Curie

Address

Speke Road

Liverpool

L25 8QA


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Speke Road

Liverpool

L25 8QA


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Secretary - Liverpool Hospice

Recruitment Team

recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4857

Job locations

Speke Road

Liverpool

L25 8QA


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