Administrative Assistant Estates & Facilities | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ |
| Company: | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7318337/276-7318337-AFc |
Summary
1.1The role is to provide Administrative support to the Executive Assistant Estates & Facilities, Executive Director and Associate Director for Estates & Facilities, the senior management and directorates, working as part of the wider Estates & Facilities team.
1.2 A fundamental part of the administration team providing a comprehensive, professional and effective service in line with current NHS standards and directives to meet the needs of the team.
1.3 To deputise for the Executive Assistant in their absence.
1.1 To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarial work practices & software programs.
1.2 Arrange and attend meetings, taking, transcribing and disseminating minutes in a timely manner.
1.3 Produce spreadsheets and KPI’s using appropriate programs to create a variety of documents. Co-Ordinate reports, gathering and formatting information from diverse sources according to agreed deadlines.
1.4 Deputise for the Executive Assistant in their absence or as requested, undertaking all secretarial and administrative functions.
1.5 Managing the Estates & Facilities helpdesk, instructing Engineers and contractors with any maintenance required.
1.6 Responsible for internal/external telephone calls, email, post and routine enquiries in an appropriate manner. Drafting replies on behalf of team members as required and organise priorities and relaying information in a timely manner.
1.7 Raise requisitions and receipt invoiced goods on Finance and Procurement Systems in accordance with policies and procedures.
1.8 Publish and update accurate information on the Trust Intranet site and databases as and when required.
1.9 Action taking for monthly environmental audits with departmental Heads.
1.10 Organise diaries, appointments, large and small meetings, workshops and functions.
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
1. Main working relationships
1.1 Internal
· Executive Assistant E & F
· Director & Associate Director E & F
· Head of Estates
· Compliance Manager
· Capital Projects Manager
· Estates Operations Officers
· Estates maintenance and project teams
· Senior hospital Management teams
· Trust Procurement Leads
· Trust Finance Leads
· All Trust employees as required
1.2 External
• Contractors and suppliers
• Professional bodies
• Key Regulators
• Consultant Architects
• Engineers
• CDM Co-Ordinators
• Structural Engineers and other construction professionals
This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025