Personal Assistant

Universalmusic; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Music Group UK is seeking a senior Personal Assistant to support the SVP of Commercial Affairs. This role is based in London with a hybrid remote/work pattern (4 days in the office).

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate international travel, and prepare presentations and reports while handling expenses and acting as a key point of contact across global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive PA experience supporting senior executives, excellent IT skills (Outlook,

Qualifications

• Experience in a PA role supporting senior executives is essential.
• Strong admin and coordination skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with day-to-day correspondence, including calls and filtered emails.
• Extensive diary management for the SVP of Commercial Affairs.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Discretion

Office administration

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word processing

Job description

Universal Music Group UK

We are Universal Music Group UK – the UK's leading music-based entertainment company. We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. We help UK artists produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to inspire and entertain fans at home and around the world.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with UMG UK to support their contingent hiring processes. Acting as an extension of their Talent Acquisition Team, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of UMG, we are looking for a Personal Assistant for a 4-month contract based in London, hybrid (4 days per week in the office)

How we LEAD:

This is a senior-level Personal Assistant role supporting the SVP of Commercial Affairs within a fast-paced global music business.

The position requires an experienced PA who is comfortable supporting senior executives, managing complex diaries, coordinating international travel, preparing presentations and reports, handling expenses, and acting as a key point of contact across global stakeholders.

How you'll CREATE:

• Dealing with day to day correspondence – including answering calls, filtering and typing of e-mails.
• Extensive diary management.
• Assisting SVP with presentations such as PowerPoint, Keynote creation and documenting reports utilising Excel & Word.
• International travel arrangements and subsequent itineraries.
• Organising conferences / events involving European and US colleagues.
• Providing a point of contact for SVP; day-to-day liaison with Senior Executives globally across the business.

• Assist wider team with booking travel and accommodation as required.
• Be prepared to get involved in projects across the wider team.

• Handling expenses.
• Assistance with personal matters as and when required.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

Bring your VIBE:

• Solid background of working in a PA role with experience of dealing with senior individuals; a background in music or entertainment.
• Strong and proven admin and co-ordination skills.
• Confident, assertive and organised.
• Strong sense initiative, along with discretion.
• Good telephone manner.
• Dedicated, hardworking and flexible approach.
• Strong IT skills – highly competent in Microsoft Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at UMG UK

The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society.

We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music.

Our diversity sets the stage for the creativity, collaboration and innovation that make our artists successful. Here, we want everyone to be seen, supported, valued, respected, and ensure contributions are appreciated and actioned where appropriate.

We can only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.