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Executive Administration Support Officer Jobs in Poole, England, United Kingdom at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Title: Executive Administration Support Officer
Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Administration Support Officer to provide confidential, high‑level support to the Deputy Chief Digital Officer and the Digital Leadership Team across the Dorset Provider Collaborative.
In this varied role, you’ll manage complex diaries and correspondence, coordinate key meetings, prepare high‑quality papers and briefings, and support digital transformation programmes. You’ll help maintain smooth and efficient administrative systems, assist with project work, and act as a key point of contact for staff and stakeholders across all three Trusts.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, communicates confidently at all levels, and can balance shifting priorities while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
- Manage complex, high‑volume diary arrangements for the Deputy Chief Digital Officer (DCDO).
- Prepare reports, meeting papers, presentations, and briefing packs.
- Act as gatekeeper, screening communications and prioritising tasks for the DCDO.
- Manage emails, deadlines, tasks and follow‑up actions on behalf of the DCDO.Support governance meetings including boards, steering groups and programme meetings.
- Maintain oversight of risks, issues and dependencies within the DCDO’s portfolio.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Cosher Job title: Digital Transformation Business Support Officer Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01202 277419
