Executive Business Manager | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7433661/234-25-K0557-A |
Summary
Are you a highly experienced and confident Executive Assistant ready to take the next step into business and governance leadership? Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is looking for a dynamic and capable Executive Business Manager to join our Corporate Office, working at the heart of one of the largest acute hospitals in the country.
This is a high-profile and fast-paced role that offers a unique opportunity to work alongside and support the Executive Managing Director (EMD) and Hospital Leadership Team (HLT). You will be responsible for the smooth running of the EMD’s office, ensuring a professional, proactive and responsive business and administrative function; whilst leading a team of Business Administration Officers to ensure effective coordination of the wider Hospital Leadership Team.
As the front-facing representative of the Office of the EMD, you will set the standard for excellence in business coordination, governance and communication. Your remit will be wide and varied – from diary management and stakeholder engagement to event coordination, project delivery and the oversight of corporate governance processes.
What We’re Looking For
• We’re seeking someone who can lead by example, act as a role model of our PRIDE values (People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence), and foster a culture of accountability and inclusion.
To be successful, you will have:
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Advanced MS Office and digital communication skills.
• Strong project coordination and report writing abilities.
• Experience in managing senior-level diaries and correspondence.
• A collaborative, people-focused approach aligned to our PRIDE values: People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence.
• Experience within the NHS or a large public sector organisation is desirable but not essential.
Why join us?
This is more than a business management role – it is a chance to shape how our hospital’s leadership is supported and connected across the Trust and the wider health system. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team in an organisation that puts people at the centre of everything we do.
• Be part of a progressive NHS Trust recognised for innovation, training, and patient care
• Work in a supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, staff discounts, and wellbeing support services
• Join a friendly, diverse, and inclusive team making a real difference to patient care
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office.
• Acting as the professional lead and line manager for HLT Business Administration Officers.
• Supporting the EMD with key business, project and governance activities.
• Representing the Executive Office to internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Coordinating high-profile meetings, events, VIP visits and Board-level communications.
• Ensuring robust governance and reporting systems underpin all activity within the EMD’s portfolio.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Sep 2025