Personal Assistant, BBC Film

BBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in London seeks an exceptional Personal Assistant to support senior managers in the BBC Film team. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel arrangements, and ensure effective communication within a fast-paced environment. The role requires proven PA experience, organizational skills, and advanced IT proficiency. Joining this team means being part of a dynamic environment that contributes to creating outstanding films. Flexible working options are available, promoting a balanced work life while delivering impactful work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally within film or broadcasting.
• Expertise in managing multiple, complex diaries.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and PA support to multiple senior managers.
• Manage complex diaries and ensure preparedness for meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.

Skills

Experience providing high-level PA support

Advanced IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Ability to handle confidential information

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Film

LOCATION: London

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £32,000 - £42,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to join the BBC Film team. In this role, you will provide vital support to senior managers, enabling the team to deliver outstanding feature films that inform, educate, and entertain audiences. Your contribution will help BBC Film maintain its position at the forefront of British independent filmmaking.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC Film is the feature film‑making arm of the BBC, co‑producing around twelve films each year. We work with leading UK and international distributors to create bold, ambitious British films. Our commitment to discovering new talent and collaborating with top writers and directors makes this an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative, dynamic environment that shapes the future of cinema.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Provide high‑level administrative and PA support to multiple senior managers within BBC Film.
• Act as the first point of contact for commissioners, ensuring a professional and positive experience for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage complex and constantly changing diaries, ensuring commissioners are fully prepared for meetings and engagements.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and handle related logistics.
• Proactively manage correspondence, prioritising information and responding confidently when required.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and assist managers in achieving business objectives.
• Champion new ways of working and technology to improve efficiency and support divisional goals.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience providing high‑level PA support in a fast‑paced environment, ideally within film or broadcasting.
• Understanding of film development, production processes, and industry structure.
• Expertise in managing multiple, complex diaries and prioritising competing demands.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and file management systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to handle confidential information with tact.

Desired But Not Required

• Previous experience in the film industry or a creative environment.
• Familiarity with BBC systems and processes.
• Knowledge of international travel arrangements and visa requirements.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a large organisation.
• A genuine passion for film and the creative industries.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [e-mail]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.