Personal Assistant

Job summary

This post is only open to current employees of the Trust.

Were looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to provide high-level support during a 12-month maternity cover contract. If you're experienced in supporting senior leaders and thrive in a dynamic environment, wed love to hear from you.

You will need to be organised with the ability to manage competing demands on a daily basis.

The role involves a wide range of administrative tasks, including diary management, email management and providing a comprehensive secretarial service.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including flexible home working and NHS pension scheme, as well as access to staff wellbeing services.

This is a part time post working 18.75 hours per week.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

Diary and Meeting Coordination: Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings, and ensure effective time management for senior staff.

Meeting Support: Prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and follow up on actions to support key meetings.

Confidential Administrative Support: Handle sensitive and complex information with discretion.

Email and Workflow Management: Prioritise and respond to emails, support with day to day issues, and maintain smooth administrative operations.

Collaborative Working: Work closely with other Personal Assistants in the SDU to coordinate priorities, share best practices, and support seamless workflow across the team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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