CEO Business Support Manager

Job summary

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

This role is a new secondment post for 18 months, to offer someone within the organisation the opportunity to expand and develop their knowledge/skills.

You must have read and understood the terms of the Trusts secondment policy and gained permission from your Line Manager to undertake the secondment before applying.

Were looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Chief Executives Office as a CEO Business Support Manager. This pivotal Band 7 role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO, supporting executive functions, managing key communications, and leading the Trusts Single Point of Contact (SPOC). Youll thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate excellent judgement, and be passionate about delivering high-quality support that drives organisational success. This post is full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:0017:00, but at times there may be requirements to work flexibly. The postholder will be based at Kings Court 2, however there will be travel across the two counties and at times flexibility to work from home.

Main duties of the job

As CEO Business Support Manager, youll play a vital role in the smooth running of the Chief Executives Office. A typical day involves managing the CEOs mailbox, coordinating high-level meetings, preparing briefings, and ensuring timely responses to internal and external communications. Youll oversee the Trusts Single Point of Contact (SPOC), triaging sensitive enquiries and ensuring appropriate action. Youll work closely with senior leaders, support corporate governance, and lead on key projects. This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring excellent judgement, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Youll also help support and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive leadership and have the opportunity to develop new ideas and ways of working to help support our strategic objectives.

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.

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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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