Operations Executive Assistant

BAFTA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employer Pension (8%)

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounted food and drink from members

Access to members' screening

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Access to BAFTA events

Job summary

BAFTA is seeking an Executive Assistant to the COO to provide comprehensive operational support, including diary management and executive assistance to the COO's direct reports. This hybrid role is based primarily at the Soho, London office with a mix of remote work.

You will anticipate needs, handle confidential information with discretion, and contribute to a professional, efficient leadership team environment in a dynamic arts charity.

Qualifications

• Provide high-level administrative support to the COO and reports.
• Manage executive calendars, meeting logistics and prioritisation.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the COO and direct reports.
• Diary management and meeting coordination.
• Respond promptly to requests and anticipate needs.
• Support with confidential information handling and professional conduct.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Discretion

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Hybrid, 60% in Soho London Office

Contract: Full Time

Circa £40,000 per annum + 29 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, 8% Pension contribution from employer, Discounted food and drink from members' club, Access to members' screening

Description:

Our opportunity

The Executive Assistant to the COO will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the COO & also provides some diary managment and executive support to the COO's direct reports. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

How BAFTA will give you the red carpet experience

• Salary circa £40,000 per year
• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Pension - 8% contributory pension
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Who you are

• Decisive, making informed decisions regarding priorities and available time
• Trustworthy, able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Responsive, with the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice
• Self-motivated, with the ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround

If these describe you, then we'd love to hear from you!

Who we are

BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

We inspire new and unheard voices to become the future of the film, games and television industries; we support talented people from all backgrounds to help them achieve their potential; we advocate progressive industry and cultural change; and we amplify and celebrate excellence across the screen industries.

About Us:

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA isa leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose:

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission:

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision:

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff/volunteers to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey . All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: [e-mail] .