PA- TV & Entertainment

Handle are proud to partner with a market leader in TV & Entertainment! We're keen to hear from immediately available PA's/ Team Assistants, who have a genuine passion for entertainment, with recent creative industry experience.

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of the Commissioning team- working closely with, and supporting the Programme Commissioners. Working as part of a tight knit team, the role requires a high degree of professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork.

Key responsibilities:

• Diary management - coordinating meetings with internal people and external companies e., production companies and distributors
• Manage all viewing schedules and brainstorms
• Manage the Commissioners calls and emails when not available, dealing with queries in a timely and professional manner
• Arrange travel, accommodation, and meetings for external events
• Manage expenses
• Ad hoc support to the Programming Dept where required
• To produce PowerPoint presentations as required to a high standard

• Help to embed the company values and foster a culture of inclusion.

Skills and experience required:

• Excellent IT skills and competent using MS office including PowerPoint.
• Experience of complex diary management.
• Experience of arranging international travel.
• Evidence of providing PA support at senior management level.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Highly pro-active and self-motivated and be able to take initiative for day-to-day problem solving.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Must be highly adaptable.
• Experience of working within the TV industry is highly desirable.

The role is due to start ASAP on a temporary basis, with view to transfer to permanent after a 1-2 week temporary trial. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who are interested in this opportunity on a permanent basis.

Beautiful offices, fantastic company benefits and the flexibility of remote working- 2 days per week.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.