Job Introduction

We are currently looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to join the Drama team. You will be playing a vital role within the business, assisting our teams to deliver outstanding content that strives to enrich the lives of our audience and fulfils the BBC’s original purpose to inform, educate and entertain.

Role Responsibility

Supporting multiple stakeholders, you will provide professional and well organised administrative and PA support to commissioners in BBC Drama. You’ll act as the first point of contact for senior managers, creating a positive impression for both internal and external contacts.

You will be managing complex diaries, assisting your commissioners in making each day as effective as possible and ensuring that they are fully prepared for their meetings. You’ll also be required to contribute to ad hoc projects as necessary and to proactively assist managers in meeting their business objectives.

You will act as a key champion of change in the division, demonstrating a proactive approach including exploring how new technology and ways of working can contribute to team and divisional objectives. You’ll be a key part of a cohesive and supportive team of PAs both in BBC Drama Commissioning and in the wider Television division, working collaboratively to ensure that the needs of the team and the business are supported.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a highly organised PA with substantial experience working at a senior level, who is able to expertly manage complex, consistently changing diaries for multiple stakeholders. Experience and interest in Drama, broadcasting and the media industry is essential.

You’ll need to be able to handle confidential information with tact and diplomacy as well as being a quick learner of office systems and procedures. You’ll relish being part of a collaborative team and have excellent communication and influencing skills, unafraid to approach people at all levels of seniority.

You’ll need to be highly driven, extremely pro-active, able to use your initiative and be confident when juggling multiple tasks and conflicting priorities. Just as important will be your passion for Drama programming, the BBC and your excitement at being part of a team that’s creating some of the most diverse and admired content in the world.

Package Description

PLEASE NOTE INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD WEEK COMMENCING 07/FEB/22

Candidates must be available for an immediate start

Band: B
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Location: London / Hybrid

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression â€“ the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities â€“ our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.