Personal Assistant

VWA Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VWA Ltd in Central London is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support two Co-Founders in both professional and personal life. This hands-on role requires strong organisation, a personable manner and a willingness to engage across the business.

Responsibilities include diary management, travel arrangements, meeting prep, welcoming visitors and assisting with events. The role offers exposure to all areas of the production business and a clear path for development, with a salary up to £36k

Qualifications

• Previous PA, administrative or office support experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• A confident, personable and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to manage changing priorities.
• Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Interest in the creative industries would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements.
• Preparing meeting materials, managing correspondence and following up on actions.
• Welcoming visitors and assisting with events and production-related activities.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
• Coordinating personal appointments, household arrangements and other private matters.
• Managing expenses, invoices and general administration.
• Providing additional support across the business and assisting with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Interest in creative industries

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious theatre production company based in Central London. This is a sociable, creative and fast-paced environment, offering the chance to work closely with senior leadership and become an integral part of a dynamic team.

About the Role:

This is a varied and hands-on Personal Assistant role supporting two Co-Founders across both their professional and personal lives. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and personable, with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Extensive diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Preparing meeting materials, managing correspondence and following up on actions
• Welcoming visitors and assisting with events and production-related activities
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Coordinating personal appointments, household arrangements and other private matters
• Managing expenses, invoices and general administration
• Providing additional support across the business and assisting with ad hoc projects

Candidate Specification:

• Previous PA, administrative or office support experience would be beneficial
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• A confident, personable and emotionally intelligent approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful and comfortable managing changing priorities
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• An interest in the creative industries would be advantageous, but previous industry experience is not essential

Additional Information:

• Salary up to £36k, depending on experience
• Fully office-based in Central London
• Working hours of 10am–6pm, Monday to Friday
• Flexibility required for occasional evening and weekend work, with time off in lieu
• Opportunity to gain exposure to the wider production business, with potential for longer-term career development