Executive Personal Assistant, BBC

BBC Studios

Salary not provided

Mid and Senior level

London

2-3 days a week in office (W12 7FA, London)

News and entertainment broadcasting corporation

Job no longer available

News and entertainment broadcasting corporation

1001+ employees

B2CEducationEntertainmentMedia

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Mid and Senior level

London

2-3 days a week in office (W12 7FA, London)

1001+ employees

B2CEducationEntertainmentMedia

Company mission

To act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality, and distinctive output and services that inform, educate and entertain.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We are looking for a motivated and organised Executive Personal Assistant looking to grow and build their skillset in providing the Global HR Director and People Leadership Team with a comprehensive, professional, well-organised administrative and overall office management support
Supporting the Director and leadership team will require you to be personable when dealing with contacts on their behalf, highly organised and proactive in anticipating their needs
Previous Executive Assistant experience at Director or Board level (ideally within a HR department), including the handling of confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong written communication skills
The ability to work autonomously, be pro-active and also work as part of a team
Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suite

What the job involves

This exciting opportunity will have daily contact with members of the Studios Executive Board and their Assistants, so a collaborative, approachable attitude is vital
You will build working relationships particularly with the Executive Board Members but also with the Director General’s office and other divisions across BBC Studios and the Public Service
This role will be working in a fast-paced team, liaising with senior managers, internal and external contacts
Crucial to this role is coordinating Town Halls and routine HR leadership team meetings, issuing agendas, managing diaries for additional members of the People Leadership Team, planning and managing of national and international business trips, whilst adhering to our policies and procedures
You will facilitate meetings and conferences, ensuring a smooth process for both internal and external contacts, ensuring all relevant paperwork is available.
Pivotal to the role would be your ability to prioritise, build and maintain strong working relationships and be flexible to change

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Large-scale broadcasters are often associated with presenting biased information, leading people to feel distrustful of news programs and other digital media. Today's digital landscape of interconnectivity provides more information and media than ever before which has resulted in a rise in "fake news" and media distrust, yet such technology could be used to provide neutral news, entertainment, and education across any channel.

BBC provides news, educational, and entertainment broadcasting, focussing on presenting information with a neutral stance without bias. Whilst initially focussed on TV and radio, the company is transitioning towards digital formats, providing on-demand content across its iPlayer streaming platform, its BBC mobile app, and social media accounts.

Whilst growing awareness of misinformation and distrust in media presents a significant challenge for BBC, the company shows great promise to stand this test of time due to its historic approach to eradicating bias from broadcasting. Furthermore, the company’s move towards a digital-first approach shows great potential to sustain modern audience engagement, whilst still appealing to older viewers with original TV and radio offerings.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

7% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.9)

Company

Company HQ

Marylebone, London, UK

Leadership

Tim Davie

(CEO)

Experience as Director of BBC Audio & Music.

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