Executive Support Administrator (Nursing Directorate) in Worthing

We are supporting an NHS Foundation Trust with the recruitment of an Executive Support Administrator (Nursing Directorate) to provide high-quality business, project, administrative and performance support to the Chief Nursing Officer and wider Nursing Directorate.

This is a key role within the Directorate, supporting the smooth running of business operations, performance reporting, diary and office management, project delivery and service improvement activity. The post holder will act as a central point of contact for business support matters, ensuring information is accurate, timely and clearly presented to support effective decision-making.

• Providing business support to the Chief Nursing Officer and wider Directorate, including diary management, progress chasing, meeting support and general coordination.
• Leading the Directorate's business management function, including the design, production, analysis and presentation of routine and ad hoc reports.
• Developing and maintaining systems to support performance management, business planning, audit processes and service improvement activity.
• Producing, analysing and presenting complex information to support service planning, improvement and change.
• Managing and supporting Directorate projects, including preparing plans, monitoring progress, reporting on delivery and holding delegated budget responsibility where required.
• Acting as a central point of expertise for queries relating to business support, performance information and Directorate processes.
• Arranging and supporting meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, tracking actions and completing follow-up work.
• Line managing nominated administrative staff, including supervision, appraisals, sickness absence, recruitment and performance matters.
• Monitoring relevant budgets, acting as an authorised signatory where required and escalating any concerns to the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Representing the Directorate at meetings and making delegated decisions on performance or business matters where appropriate.

Relevant degree or diploma level qualification, or equivalent experience, with training and experience to postgraduate diploma level. Evidence of continued personal and professional development. Experience of project support or leading project activity through a project management process. Experience of performance monitoring and maintaining data management systems. Experience servicing meetings and taking accurate minutes. Strong administrative skills, with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality documents. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong analytical, organisational, planning and communication skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise urgent work and remain calm under pressure. Previous experience working in a Business Manager, Executive Support, Directorate Support or senior administrative role. Knowledge of the current NHS performance agenda. Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, or equivalent experience. Ability to travel across sites when required.

Rates depend on experience and client requirements.