Executive Assistant Strategy & Insight

About the team and what we do

The Executive Support Team is the smallest team of the NMC’s Strategy & Insight directorate (alongside 5 other teams) which provides the key services to support our Executive Director and the leadership team. We’re a busy, close-knit team and provide high-quality, strategic administrative and business support to help our directorate achieve its goals.

Your role and impact

You will be one one of two Executive Assistant roles and reporting to the Executive Business Manager. You’re main focus will be to provide excellent executive support to the Executive Director and have the chance to interact with colleagues across the range of corporate support services, learning about our different projects and priorities.

In this role you will:

·Proactively manage the Executive Director’s complex calendar and inbox.

·Arrange Executive Director’s meetings, travel and accommodation.

·Act as the key point of contact for issues requiring the Executive Director’s attention.

·Ensure that Executive Director is aware of key internal and external communications and reports and key directorate and corporate deadlines.

·Assist the Executive Business Manager with administrative tasks where necessary.

·Provide proactive high quality support to the S&I SLT as a collective and to individual members as required.

To cover for other members of the Executive Support Team during periods of absence.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced executive assistant who will bring excellent administrative and organisational skills to add to our team. We’re looking for someone who enjoys this role and is a creative problem solver, able to prioritise effectively and good at communicating with a range of colleagues. You’ll also take pride in attention to detail and in accurate, timely responses to requests. It’s important for us that you’re a team player, proactive, open to a variety of support tasks that may be required.

You’ll bring:

·Experience of effectively and proactively supporting an Executive Director.

·Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

·A proactive, open and flexible mindset while being comfortable with the daily EA tasks.

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Salary Details London - Edinburgh -

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