Executive Assistant

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Executive Assistant

The closing date is 11 October 2026

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with strong administration and organisational skills looking to support our Executive Leadership Team?

Do you have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands?

Do you have a track record of dealing with highly confidential information and the ability to be discreet?

Do you have a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting deadlines and work as part of a close team?

If you have answered 'yes' we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to join ELFT to provide essential support and coordination to a busy and friendly Corporate Governance Team.

The role requires someone with a flexible, focused and positive approach to managing a varied and demanding workload and to recognise the changing needs of the Executive Directors, Directors and the Corporate Secretariat Team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record as an Executive/Personal Assistant at Board level.
• Be assertive and confident but also able to display empathy and tact in sensitive situations.
• Be experienced in the preparation of reports and taking of minutes, together with setting agendas.
• Be someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, challenging and changing environment.
• Stay calm when working under pressure.
• Have extensive experience in co-ordinating complex diaries and diverse work areas.
• Be a forward thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Have extensive written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Be a highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to work effectively and independently.
• Have proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year Per annum inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CP8197378

Job locations

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Executive Office

Stephanie Quitaleg

Stephanie.Quitaleg@nhs.net

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Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with strong administration and organisational skills looking to support our Executive Leadership Team? Do you have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands? Do you have a track record of dealing with highly confidential information and the ability to be discreet? Do you have a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting deadlines and work as part of a close team? If you have answered 'yes' we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to join ELFT to provide essential support and coordination to a busy and friendly Corporate GovernanceTeam. The role requires someone with a flexible, focused and positive approach to managing a varied and demanding workload and to recognise the changing needs of the Executive Directors, Directors and the Corporate Secretariat Team.,

• Have a proven track record as an Executive/Personal Assistant at Board level.
• Be assertive and confident but also able to display empathy and tact in sensitive situations.
• Be experienced in the preparation of reports and taking of minutes, together with setting agendas.
• Be someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, challenging and changing environment.
• Stay calm when working under pressure.
• Have extensive experience in co-ordinating complex diaries and diverse work areas.
• Be a forward thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Have extensive written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Be a highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to work effectively and independently.
• Have proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
  
  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations