EA to People Director

We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support the People Director at a leading Broadcast and Media organisation. This position is due to start ASAP and run for an initial 2-month period, with the potential to extend longer term.

The ideal candidate will be detail-focused, proactive, and bring either experience, exposure, or a strong interest in supporting an Executive Director responsible for the People or HR function within a large organisation.

In this role, you will play a vital part in keeping the Executive focused, organised, and fully prepared for each day. You will also be responsible for:

• Proactive diary management for the People Director, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Ensuring daily schedules are adhered to, and making adjustments as required. Coordinating travel arrangements, accommodation, event bookings, and handling expenses.
• Acting as front-of-house support for the wider department: coordinating team requirements in a professional, timely, and positive manner. Preparing for meetings, liaising with guests, organising briefings, and booking rooms and equipment.
• Scheduling, preparing content, taking minutes, and following up on action points for both routine leadership meetings and ad-hoc sessions as necessary.
• Assisting the People Director and wider team with minor technical issues, escalating as needed.
• Collaborating closely with Executive Assistants across the organisation.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role providing high-level EA support to senior leadership.
• Experience of handling highly confidential and sensitive information, with a proven ability to demonstrate discretion. Confidentiality is imperative in this role.
• Excellent diary management capabilities, with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to think on your feet, react quickly to problems, and resolve them effectively.
• Outstanding organisational abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Positive, professional attitude and a team-oriented approach.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing circumstances.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who is quick-thinking, highly organised, and able to anticipate needs in a demanding environment.

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.