Personal Assistant - RCN02570
Administration | RCN UK HQ with hybrid working | £41,799 (including inner London weighting of £5094)
Contract type: Permanent
Personal Assistant
London UK HQ with hybrid working
3 x permanent roles available:
1 x 14 hours per week (job share)
2 x 35 hours per week
Salary range per annum £36,705-£41,466 pro rata (plus London weighting as applicable)
At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
As a Personal Assistant, you will provide a first class professional, confidential and comprehensive service. You will provide secretarial and administrative services, managing a diverse range of contacts across the UK and internationally, organising meetings, preparing itineraries, co-ordinating diaries and managing a range of office systems and processes.
It is a diverse role, full of possibilities and offers the opportunity to build on your skills and experience and develop your potential.
To join us you’ll need experience of working as a Personal Assistant or in an administrative support or secretarial role at senior management/Director level as well as excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.
What we offer you
We expect you to look after our members and we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
Our selection process
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact details
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr
Emily McWhirter, Associate Director: Leadership at emily.mcwhirter@rcn.org.uk
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk
Opening date: 07 November 2024
Closing date: 24 November 2024
Assessment & interview date: 11 December 2024
Interview date: 11/12/2024
Contracted hours: 2 x 35 & 1 x 14 hours