Business Manager to the Chief Executive

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to provide business management support to the Chief Executive. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in a similar post or as an executive assistant to a Board Director.

The ability to work under pressure whilst managing complexity, confidentiality and conflicting deadlines is a key part of this role. Proactive support, attention to detail and the highest standards and inter-personal skills are expected at all times.

We are also looking for a team player. Reporting to the Company Secretary, the business manager to the Chief Executive will work as part of a close and high functioning secretariat team.

Office based working is aligned to the needs of the Chief Executive based on diary commitments; flexibility is essential.

The role will require hard work and an absolute commitment to continuous improvement. If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding role for more information please contact Lisa Kelvin, Company Secretary, lisa.kelvin@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To lead the efficient and effective operation of the Chief Executive's Office. This includes providing support to the Chief Executive's Office with responsibility for the management of the day-to-day work assigned to the Office, including line management of Executive Assistant(s) to the Trust's Executive Directors.

Managing the time of the Chief Executive in a way that ensures maximum visibility across the Trust and helps support engagement.

To represent the Chief Executive's Office within a variety of settings, involving a wide range of stakeholders including staff, patients, carers, the public, Trust governors, Trust directors and system, regional and national healthcare leaders/local authority leaders.

The role will support the planning and delivery of Executive Leadership Team responsibilities by ensuring that robust systems and processes are in place, coordinating leadership meetings, aligning to the trust's corporate governance work programmes and following-up actions.

The role holder will work collaboratively with system partners as required to ensure a smooth running of the Chief Executive's Office within the context of the broader health system. Able to work across all Trust sites as required.

The Business Manager to the Chief Executive will work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.