Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Job overview

We are looking for someone who is seeking a new challenge to work in a fast-paced environment, at the heart of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver a first class personal assistant and business management service to our Chief Operating Officer.

You must have extensive experience of providing personal assistant or senior administrative support at Executive Director level, preferably in an NHS organisation, and be able to use your own initiative and judgement. The role requires you to have great communication skills, be proactive and confident, and be proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite. We are looking for someone who is resilient and able to react calmly when dealing with multiple tasks that need to be delivered within tight timeframes.

You must be someone who shares and demonstrates the Trust’s PROUD values in all situations.

In return you can expect to be made welcome as a key member of our team and have a real opportunity to support the delivery of high quality services for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Chief Operating Officer and their team, providing an efficient, confidential and comprehensive personal assistant service.

The closing date for applications is 3 March 2025.

This will be a two stage recruitment process.

Assessments will be held on Friday 14 March 2025 Interviews will be held on Monday 17 March 2025

If you are successful at the first assessment stage, you will be invited for the interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.