Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with previous EA experience to support our directors.
As an experienced Executive Assistant you will work as part of a dynamic team providing executive support in a fast paced environment, working with a high degree of discretion and initiative, dealing with highly complex and confidential material, using excellent organisational and
prioritisation skills, tact and versatility to maintain an excellent service. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised and efficient, able to multi-task and use their initiative to manage and prioritise a wide
range of tasks and responsibilities. It is essential that you are a pro-active problem solver, approachable and professional. The ability to work accurately and autonomously is a prerequisite.
Here at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust our people are pivotal to all we do, we live our Trust values and make team working a reality for each of our colleagues every day.
If you would like more information or to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Holland.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.