Trust Redevelopment Admin Assistant

Want to be involved in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation?
Do you have exceptional administration skills? Are you passionate about the future of NDDH?

We are looking for an Administrator to join the hospital redevelopment team to help us deliver the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. You could be part of a once in a generation opportunity to help redevelop and futureproof our hospital services to provide better care for patients, a better place to work for our NHS staff and to help the NHS reach its net zero carbon ambition.

Are you organised with a keen eye for detail? If so then this exciting opportunity may be just what you are looking for...

You will be an advocate of the Our Future Hospital programme with staff, stakeholders and suppliers. You will work closely with the programme management team scheduling both internal and external events and meetings, and managing multiple diaries. This is an exciting and rewarding role in which you can really make a difference for the local community of Northern Devon.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

What are we looking for?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to deal with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent planning skills as diary/calendar management is key as well as organising events and meetings
• Proven experience of providing administration support to a large programme
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities, and ability to meet deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new IT skills as required to help produce reports, note taking etc.

Our Future Hospital programme

North Devon District Hospital is one of 40 hospitals included in the New Hospital Programme. Backed by an initial £3.7 billion of investment, this commitment forms part of the Health Infrastructure Plan, a strategic long term programme of investment to ensure our health-care system, and its staff, has the world-class facilities it needs for the future.

Working Pattern: Office based Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. The role is offered on a Fixed Term basis for 2 years initially.

Interview Date:Tuesday 13th January 2026

For further information please contact:Matt Hitchins, Project Co-ordinator,  

This is a fixed term contract for 24 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services,…