PA to Directors of R&D

The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. The development of our staff is central to the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitating your career progression., To provide a comprehensive personal assistant service
To organise and prioritise diary appointments
To arrange meetings and coordinate attendees
To prepare meeting paperwork, agendas, and minute take as required
To act as the first point of contact for the R&D Office Senior Management team
To provide cross-cover for other administrators within the Division to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

Experience working as a Personal Assistant or in business administration
Experience of working in a busy, dynamic environment
Working as part of a team and independently
Problem-solving and proactive approach
Extensive use and knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel
Demonstrate a high standard of telephone liaison, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.