Opportunity: Personal Assistant to SLT
Company and label: Banijay UK, Workerbee
Location: Tower 12, Manchester
About the company:
Banijay stands as the largest international content producer and distributor; home to over 120 production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 88,000 hours of original standout programming.
A collective of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents some of the biggest global brands including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, MasterChef, Good Luck Guys, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Mr Bean, The Summit, Black Mirror, Deal or No Deal Island, and The Fifty among others. Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.
Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.
Job purpose:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support 4 members of our Senior Leadership team in a busy and exciting TV Production Company. This is an important role requiring exceptional diary management skills, discretion, and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities. You will be the key point of coordination for scheduling, ensuring each person’s time is managed efficiently and effectively.
Duties:
- Maintain and coordinate the diaries of a busy SLT, ensuring meetings are effectively prioritised and scheduled.
- Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and anticipate potential clashes.
- Send out meeting invites, reminders, and follow-ups.
- Build buffers into schedules where needed to allow for travel, preparation, or focused work.
- Schedule meetings across multiple time zones globally.
- Facilitate last minute changes and moving priorities.
- Organise internal and external meetings, including logistics such as room bookings, virtual call links, agendas, and refreshments.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the SLT and external stakeholders.
- Arrange complex travel itineraries for domestic and international travel, including transportation, accommodation, and visas if needed.
- Assist with the completion of expense claims and credit card reconciliations.
Knowledge and skills:
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, fast-paced calendars.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with experience handling confidential information.
- Adaptability and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Proven experience as a PA or EA.
- Experience within the TV industry is a plus.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with shifting priorities.
Reporting to: Head of Production - Workerbee
Contract type: Full time, permanent (9:30am - 6pm)
Vacancy closing date: 28th July 2025
Banijay Contact People: Lynne Sabey, HR Business Partner ([email protected])
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We are an inclusive and disability confident employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people. To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working with us.
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