Job summary
Fixed Term: 6 months | Full & Part time considered | Hybrid
We're looking for a someone to join our Corporate Affairs team at Sheffield Children's. You will provide comprehensive support to high-level meetings and ensure the smooth running of important executive processes.
About Us: The Corporate Affairs Team provides essential support to the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and Clinical Care Groups. We ensure compliance with statutory and legislative NHS requirements and provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
About You:
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Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
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Able to build strong relationships with senior executives and professional partners.
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Experience in administrative support, project management, and complex minute-taking.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our Trust and we look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Corporate Assurance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Support the Corporate Affairs Team in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Provide company secretarial support to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors, and senior leadership teams.
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Supervise the coordination of the Executive PA team to maintain standards of executive secretariat service.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
Outstanding Patient Care
Brilliant Place to work
Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Degree in business administration or similar or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- NHS Company secretarial qualification - Manchester Business School, CASS or ICSA
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of complex minute taking
- Extensive administrative experience
- Experience of working with senior professionals at Board / Executive Directors / Senior Manager level
- Experience of working within a complex environment
- Experience of co-ordinating projects / project management
- Line management experience
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in a corporate role supporting Board/Sub Committees and/or high level corporate governance functions
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Computer skills - Microsoft Office package as a minimum
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately and to high standards, particularly when under pressure
- Understanding of office protocols
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Appreciation of corporate governance in an NHS Foundation Trust or Public Sector organisation
Personal attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective working with colleagues and internal / external stakeholders
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated - uses own initiative and able to work independently / Can do attitude
- Team worker, approachable
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Resilient and adaptable to change
- Recognise the need to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to travel (to offsite meetings, etc.)
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Degree in business administration or similar or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- NHS Company secretarial qualification - Manchester Business School, CASS or ICSA
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of complex minute taking
- Extensive administrative experience
- Experience of working with senior professionals at Board / Executive Directors / Senior Manager level
- Experience of working within a complex environment
- Experience of co-ordinating projects / project management
- Line management experience
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in a corporate role supporting Board/Sub Committees and/or high level corporate governance functions
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Computer skills - Microsoft Office package as a minimum
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately and to high standards, particularly when under pressure
- Understanding of office protocols
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Appreciation of corporate governance in an NHS Foundation Trust or Public Sector organisation
Personal attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective working with colleagues and internal / external stakeholders
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated - uses own initiative and able to work independently / Can do attitude
- Team worker, approachable
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Resilient and adaptable to change
- Recognise the need to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to travel (to offsite meetings, etc.)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
