PA to CCO - Theatre

Personal Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer - Theatre

Competitive Salary

Handle Recruitment is working with a renowned theatre group, who own and operate commercial theatres in the heart of London's West End, to source a Personal Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer.

Our client house some world famous theatrical productions as well as hosting an exciting programme of gigs and concerts. This is a great time to join their team; there's a lot happening and they have ambitious plans for the future which means that they need a dynamic, driven and proactive PA to support the CCO and be part of this journey!

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the diary of the CCO; arranging meetings and ensuring meeting requests are reviewed and prioritised appropriately
• Manage the inbox of the CCO, including prioritising and proactively responding to emails whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times
• Collate board papers from CCO direct reports and review/arrange before submission
• Organise business travel including flights, hotels and car bookings, and ensuring full travel itineraries are prepared
• Undertake research and/or support with project work as required by the CCO
• Prepare and minute meetings as required, including collation and distribution of agendas and action lists
• Organisation of internal and external meetings and teleconferences
• Prepare reports and presentations, gathering information from a range of sources and
  systems
• Ensure the CCO is fully briefed for meetings and made aware of actions required in
  good time
• Arrange regular one to one catch ups with the CCO to discuss upcoming
  engagements, invitations and other requests

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant and recent previous experience in a PA/EA role supporting at C-Suite
  or Executive / Director level
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word,
  PowerPoint, Excel, and ability to learn other systems easily
• A cool head and be able to remain calm under pressure
• Experience in prioritising deliverables and planning workload
• Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail

This is an amazing opportunity to work with an exciting, world-class brand. Immediate interview for successful candidates, please email with a CV to apply in the first instance.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for.