Personal Secretary – Cancer Services

About the role

The Personal Secretary will provide high‑level secretarial and administrative support to the manager of Cancer Services, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the management office. This is a fixed‑term 12‑month position, with the possibility of a secondment for existing NHS staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial assistance, including typing letters, minutes, memos, PowerPoint presentations, mail‑shots, reports and Excel spreadsheets.
• Manage the manager’s diary, schedule meetings at director, divisional and hospital levels, and organise venues, equipment and catering.
• Handle the manager’s email system, prioritising urgent information and forwarding it to relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all deadlines are met.

Required profile

• HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 4‑5 years experience as a Management Secretary.
• Proficient use of software systems and advanced keyboard skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced typing and keyboard proficiency.
• Diary and email management.

What we offer

• 35 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Annual incremental salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• NHS discounts and other employee benefits.