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Role Overview
The postholder will provide high-quality administrative & secretarial support to the Divisional Nurse Director, Deputy Directors of Operations, & Head of Commercial Finance within the Private Care Directorate.
The postholder supports senior leadership by delivering comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and organisational assistance. This includes managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and facilitating communication across internal and external stakeholders.
The postholder will also work closely with the Office Manager/PA to the Managing Director & Director of Operations on Divisional processes such as recruitment, rostering and payroll administration.
Apprenticeship Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Apprenticeships at The Royal Marsden follow a partnership model between you & the organisation. This means you will be working, studying, & learning a new role all at once. It's a rewarding & demanding opportunity that requires dedication, flexibility, & strong personal motivation.
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Funding Rules
This is an apprenticeship position& therefore candidates must meet the government‑set Apprenticeship Funding Rules to be considered. These rules include eligibility based on residency, right to work in the UK, & limitations on prior learning. The Department for Education states that apprenticeships must only fund training that develops new skills; therefore, candidates with significant prior learning or experience that fully covers the apprenticeship standard may not be eligible for funding. Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be shortlisted.
Full details are available here: GOV.UK – Apprenticeship Funding Rules (2025–2026)
About The Royal Marsden NHS Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. It is situated on 3 sites; two in Central London and one at Sutton in Surrey.
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A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
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We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers, including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals, one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey, as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
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