Executive Assistant

**Trust Board & Council of Governors**: Work alongside the Directorate Business Manager and Corporate Governance Team to ensure Chief Officers agenda items and associated presentations are delivered in a timely manner. Manage difficult conversations (at all levels) in a tactful yet confident manner; understand the importance of delivery and meeting tight deadlines. Proactively follow up on actions given to the Chief Officer and liaise with deputies/direct reports/teams to resolve. Be visible across the Trust to represent the Chief Officer.

Project Management support on designated projects as assigned by the Chief Officer, ensure alignment on planning, implementation and communication across the Trust. Monitor and order IT and Office related expenditure as required. Deliver both formal and informal training in relevant administrative or business management systems and processes for a wide range of colleagues from a variety of backgrounds to enable the development of a culture of continuous improvement. Executive Assistant Team: Play an active role in the development and implementation of administrative procedures within the Executive Function to ensure that high standards are set and maintained.

Work collaboratively to make the Executive Function/office an agile and cohesive working environment. Provide cover for peers as required to ensure coverage is maintained across the Executive Function. Act as an exemplary role model of What good looks like. Work with the communications team to ensure internal and external communications for the Chief Officer is fit for purpose and timely.

Set up telephone/videoconferencing facilities for meetings, share technological advancements as necessary with the team and support the roll out of new technology. Raise stationery, furniture and purchase order numbers on Oracle as required and secure appropriate stock of stationery. Other adhoc duties as agreed with Chief Officer.