PA to Director of Creative Solutions

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

25 days annual leave

Staff shuttle near Biggin Hill

GP paddock passes

Job summary

Formula 1 in Biggin Hill is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to the Director of Creative Solutions. You will provide trusted executive support, manage calendars, coordinate complex international travel, and help keep projects and presentations on track.

You will build relationships with senior stakeholders, prepare high-quality documents, and ensure confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. The role offers exposure to a globally recognised brand and opportunities to drive efficiency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting a Director or C-suite
• Experience working with senior/high-profile stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Director across day-to-day activities
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple priorities, ensure deadlines and actions are followed
• Coordinate projects, maintain status tracking and ensure delivery
• Produce high-quality PowerPoint presentations, reports and documents
• Organise meeting preparation, minute-taking and distribution of actions
• Manage the Director’s diary and travel arrangements across time zones
• Handle expenses and budget support
• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Skills

Executive support

Director level support

Stakeholder management

Diary management

Travel coordination

Project coordination

Presentation skills

Financial administration

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.Role Overview:As the PA to the Director of Creative Solutions, you will be at the centre of one of Formula 1's most exciting and fast-moving functions, providing trusted support to a senior leader responsible for delivering world-class creative work across the sport.In this role, you will be a true business partner, helping to manage priorities, coordinate key activities and ensure the smooth running of a dynamic and high-performing department. From managing complex diaries and international travel to supporting projects, presentations and stakeholder engagement, you will play a vital role in enabling the Director and wider team to perform at their best.You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Formula 1, building strong relationships and acting as a key point of coordination across multiple teams. No two days will be the same, and you will thrive on bringing structure, organisation and efficiency to a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who enjoys working proactively, anticipating needs before they arise, and taking ownership of a broad range of responsibilities. In return, you will gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to the success of a globally recognised brand, and become an integral part of a team that is shaping the future of creative delivery at Formula 1.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Provide high-level executive business and administrative support to the Director across day-to-day activities .Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.Manage multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and actions are followed through .Coordinate projects, maintain status tracking reports and proactively engage contributors to ensure successful delivery.Produce high-quality PowerPoint presentations, reports, agendas and documents with exceptional attention to detail.Organise meeting preparation, including research, agenda creation, minute- taking and distribution of actions.Manage and maintain the Director’s diary, ensuring sufficient preparation and forward planning for meetings and commitments.Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visa applications and travel logistics across multiple time zones.Screen enquiries and requests, ensuring responses are managed professionally and in a timely manner .Administer expenses, corporate card reconciliations and other finance-related administrative activities.Support departmental budget administration and reporting activities.Troubleshoot minor IT issues and coordinate with support teams when escalation is required .Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.Provide occasional out-of-hours support when required in support of Director travel commitments.What Are We Looking For?Personal QualitiesIn this role it is essential that you demonstrate:Trustworthy, professional and able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate issues before they arise.Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and strong multi-tasking ability.Positive, self-motivated and able to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.Adaptable and resilient, capable of managing changing priorities with composure.Friendly, approachable and professional, with a natural focus on delivering excellent stakeholder support.Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.ExperiencePrior to the role it would be essential that you:Have 5+ years' experience supporting a Director or C-suite executive.Have experience working with senior and high-profile business stakeholders.Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.Have proven experience managing complex diaries, travel arrangements and executive administration.Be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:Experience working within a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment.Experience supporting senior leaders within a high-profile organisation.Experience coordinating projects and tracking multiple workstreams simultaneously.Knowledge & SkillsPrior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word.The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.E xceptional diary management and travel coordination capability.Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.The ability to work under pressure whilst managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.Confidence working independently and using initiative to solve problems.Experience preparing presentations, reports, agendas and meeting documentation.Minute-taking experience and the ability to accurately capture actions and decisions.Strong project coordination and reporting capability.Financial administration experience, including expenses and budget support.Knowledge of Formula 1 would be advantageous .Why join the force behind the sport?Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:Private Healthcare schemeDental Care4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per seasonEnhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policiesA free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin HillFree healthy snacks in our officesSubsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closureOpportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development teamDiscount on F1 merchandiseDiscount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 DrivePerkbox benefit portal and moreRecruitment Fraud Warning: We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [e-mail]:Commercial