Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Administration

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional out of hours working)

Job ref

201-26-018

Site

Carew House

Town

Bodmin

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 Per Annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

20/01/2026 23:59

Interview date

04/02/2026

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:


Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to provide business management support to the Chief Executive. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in a similar post or as an executive assistant to a Board Director.


The ability to work under pressure whilst managing complexity, confidentiality and conflicting deadlines is a key part of this role. Proactive support, attention to detail and the highest standards and inter-personal skills are expected at all times.



We are also looking for a team player. Reporting to the Company Secretary, the business manager to the Chief Executive will work as part of a close and high functioning secretariat team.


Office based working is aligned to the needs of the Chief Executive based on diary commitments; flexibility is essential.



The role will require hard work and an absolute commitment to continuous improvement. If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding role for more information please contact Lisa Kelvin, Company Secretary, lisa.kelvin@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To lead the efficient and effective operation of the Chief Executive's Office. This includes providing support to the Chief Executive's Office with responsibility for the management of the day-to-day work assigned to the Office, including line management of Executive Assistant(s) to the Trust's Executive Directors.



Managing the time of the Chief Executive in a way that ensures maximum visibility across the Trust and helps support engagement.


To represent the Chief Executive's Office within a variety of settings, involving a wide range of stakeholders including staff, patients, carers, the public, Trust governors, Trust directors and system, regional and national healthcare leaders/local authority leaders.



The role will support the planning and delivery of Executive Leadership Team responsibilities by ensuring that robust systems and processes are in place, coordinating leadership meetings, aligning to the trust's corporate governance work programmes and following-up actions.



The role holder will work collaboratively with system partners as required to ensure a smooth running of the Chief Executive's Office within the context of the broader health system. Able to work across all Trust sites as required.



The Business Manager to the Chief Executive will work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary.

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent level of experience or working at appropriate management level Experience of working in partnership with other organisations to deliver shared outcomes Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at Board and senior management level #

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria

Excellent communications skills to colleagues and members of the public Effective minute taking to Board/Committee level #

Knowledge and abilities

Essential criteria

Demonstrated capability to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644