Team Assistant

Handle has a full-time, office-based Team Assistant opportunity supporting a busy entertainment team and their high-profile clients.

Located in central London, with an established reputation for delivering a highly personal and discreet service, the business operates in a busy, relationship-led environment where professionalism, trust and attention to detail are paramount.

THE ROLE

The role is varied and fast-paced, combining exceptional administrative support with client-facing responsibilities and the day-to-day coordination of a busy entertainment business. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, able to multitask and work at speed, while remaining calm, discreet and professional at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing diaries, meetings, calls and appointments.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
• Preparing expenses and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and industry contacts.
• Managing incoming requests, opportunities and time-sensitive information.
• Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider team.
• Supporting the team and clients with out-of-hours requirements, industry events and other commitments as required.

THIS ROLE WILL SUIT SOMEONE WHO

• Has excellent administration and organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Is highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and is confident managing databases, spreadsheets, diaries, correspondence and schedules.
• Is emotionally intelligent with the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of people.
• Is able to work at speed, remaining calm, professional and solutions-focused when priorities change or pressure increases.
• Is proactive and naturally anticipates what is needed rather than waiting to be asked.
• Is comfortable supporting high-profile clients and understands the importance of discretion and responsiveness
• Is prepared to work outside standard office hours when the needs of the business or clients demand it.

THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, office-based position within a busy and demanding television and entertainment environment.

The successful candidate must be comfortable with a role that can require flexibility outside conventional office hours. There may be occasions when evening or weekend support and time-sensitive requests are required.

The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate a genuine willingness to go above and beyond, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and client service.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is highly organised, emotionally intelligent, technically capable who thrives on being busy, takes pride in getting the details right and understands what it means to provide exceptional support to high-profile clients.

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.