PA to Place Based Leadership Team SOW

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.  

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.  

We are recruiting for a PA to Place Based Leadership Team in the South-West of England.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 in line with Band 3 NHS Agenda for Change, plus a whole range of Marie Curie benefits.

Location/Base: Tiverton Office, South-West

Contract: 12-month maternity cover

Supporting: Associate Director, Head of Ops and Quality, Senior Business Manager and Community Engagement Manager, Community Engagement Manager and Clinical Lead.

As a PA to our Place Based Leadership Team you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the South West Leadership Team. This is not your standard PA role, although you will be responsible for taking minutes and organising meetings, you will also have the opportunity to bring your experience and personal touch to the role. Our South-West directorate is continuously developing and we are looking for a proactive and professional individual to support our leadership team in this.

You’ll be the first point of contact, managing communications and handling sensitive information with discretion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support, including diary management, meeting coordination, and document production.
• Managing inboxes and calendars, prioritising emails, and responding on behalf of managers when appropriate.
• Liaising confidently with internal and external stakeholders across all levels.
• Handling confidential matters such as disciplinary documentation and investigation minutes.
• Supporting governance and external meetings by preparing agendas, collating reports, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining action logs.
• Assisting with general admin tasks such as document collation, proofreading, and travel arrangements.
• Maintaining efficient filing systems and supporting team-wide workload coordination.
• Creating and managing local rosters and contributing to recruitment and retention activities.
• Producing reports and using data to support leadership decision-making.

What we’re looking for: 

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) to Grade 4/5
• Recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures including minute taking 
• Experience of supporting senior teams and organising meetings (including agenda setting, minute taking, preparation of reports and presentations) 
• Working within an admin role or a customer facing service 
• Committed to own personal and professional development 
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Values and respects the different cultures and beliefs of patients and colleagues 

What's in it for you:  

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working 
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension   
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Introduce a friend scheme  
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance – for all employees   

To view the job description, please click here:

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. 

Advert closes: 18th July 2025

For more information or an informal chat please contact Karen Burfitt on [email protected]

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.  

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. 

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected] 

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply.