Personal Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer

We’re looking for a proactive and motivated person to join our team, to deliver first class personal assistant service to our Chief Finance Officer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

You must be able to use your own initiative and judgement and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

The role requires you to have great communication skills and be proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite. You must be resilient and able to react calmly when dealing with multiple tasks that need to be delivered within tight timeframes.

In return you can expect to be made welcome as a key member of our team who will value your skills and contribution.

Applications from candidates wishing to work full-time or part-time will be considered for this vacancy.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Chief Finance Officer and their team providing an efficient, confidential, and comprehensive personal assistant service.

To lead on agreed areas of responsibility to support the effective working of the Finance Directorate on behalf of the Chief Finance Officer. The post holder needs to have the ability to work independently using high levels of discretion and judgement.

The post holder will require effective planning, organisation and communication skills and will be responsible for ensuring pro-active and responsive daily management of diaries, emails, phone calls and other correspondence.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This role will sit within the Chief Executive’s Office team. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience as well as excellent opportunities for future progression.

This role will be based at the Clock Tower, Northern General Hospital with a requirement to travel between hospital sites. There will be scope for some homeworking in line with the needs of the service.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Winterbottom Job title: Corporate Governance Manager Email address: rachael.winterbottom@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 2713071.

Feel free to get in touch for more information or to arrange an informal chat with Louisa Cowell, Chief Finance Officer.