Personal Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join the Chief Nurse's Directorate. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and organisational support to senior leaders, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and handling sensitive information. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality service delivery by providing efficient and responsive business support. This role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
- Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Management Support or related subject, or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant IT qualification.
- Proven significant experience providing PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrative support.
- Proven experience of complex diary and email management.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or Public Sector.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Knowledge of ESR and/or NHS electronic systems.
- Qualifications and Training
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
- Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Management Support or related subject, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant IT qualification.
- Proven significant experience providing PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrative support.
- Proven experience of complex diary and email management.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or Public Sector.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Knowledge of ESR and/or NHS electronic systems.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
Full advert · preview
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Personal Assistant
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Are you an organised, proactive professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within the NHS? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to join the Chief Nurse's Directorate within East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. This key role provides comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to two Deputy Chief Nurses, the Assistant Director of Allied Health Professionals and the Assistant Director of Professional Practice (Nursing). We are looking for a professional, proactive and adaptable individual who can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services by providing senior leaders with efficient, responsive business support.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently using initiative and judgement, and demonstrate the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. Proven experience of diary management, minute taking, meeting coordination and the use of Microsoft 365 applications is essential.
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