Executive Assistant to CEO - Global Channels & Streaming

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time Perm/ Part-Time, Monday-Wednesday
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £32,404 + London Weighting (£3,265 ) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile Global Channels & Streaming team at the heart of the organisation, helping to shape and deliver strategic communications that inform, engage and influence key audiences. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, the role offers the chance to contribute to high-impact initiatives while driving engagement and supporting business objectives.

The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in maximising the effectiveness of the CEO and supporting the successful delivery of the Global Channels & Streaming strategy.

The role exercises considerable autonomy and judgement, influencing business outcomes through effective prioritisation, stakeholder management, governance support and strategic execution. The postholder is viewed as a trusted partner to the CEO, combining executive support, business management and leadership team coordination to enable organisational effectiveness across a global business.

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YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT :

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO, managing a complex diary, priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced global environment.
• Act as a trusted partner and gatekeeper, ensuring the CEO's time and focus are aligned to strategic and commercial priorities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, meetings, briefings and leadership engagements, ensuring seamless planning and execution.
• Prepare high-quality briefing papers, presentations, reports and executive communications to support decision-making and business delivery.
• Support the delivery of strategic priorities by monitoring actions, tracking progress and coordinating follow-up across the leadership team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across BBC Studios, the BBC and external partner organisations.
• Act as an ambassador for the CEO's office, managing sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between senior leaders, executive offices and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, governance forums and key business events, ensuring clear actions, accountability and outcomes.
• Support business planning, performance reviews and organisational initiatives by gathering, analysing and presenting relevant information.
• Manage operational and administrative activities, including financial approvals, expenses, document management and compliance processes.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Legal, Communications and other specialist teams to support the successful delivery of business objectives and projects.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA :

• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director, President or equivalent senior executive.
• Proven success operating as a Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Business Partner or equivalent role.
• Exceptional organisational, planning and diary management skills.
• Experience operating within a complex, fast-moving and high-profile environment.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings and presentations.
• Experience supporting global businesses and international leadership teams.
• Experience supporting Board, Executive Committee or Governance forums.

DESIRED NOT REQUIRED :

• Experience within media, broadcasting, streaming or entertainment sectors, preferably BBC experience.
• Project management and business management experience or qualifications.
• Knowledge of BBC Studios and international media markets.
• Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent project coordination and organisational capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and collaboration tool proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.