Temporary Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

Role overview

UKTV is seeking a seasoned Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant for an initial one-month temporary assignment based in Hammersmith, England. The role supports a senior leader within the Marcomms Leadership Team and sits in a busy, creative environment where priorities can shift quickly. The start date is scheduled for the week commencing 22 June 2026.

This position is central to keeping a senior executive’s day running smoothly. You will work as a dependable partner, coordinating activity across teams, maintaining organisation in a fast-moving setting, and helping ensure key actions are followed through.

Key duties

• Take ownership of diary and inbox organisation so that priorities remain visible, structured, and acted upon.
• Arrange meetings, events, and travel, including overseas travel when required.
• Provide support for leadership meetings by recording actions and ensuring follow-up tasks move forward.
• Serve as a central contact point between senior stakeholders and teams across the wider business.
• Handle correspondence and manage confidential information with care and professionalism.
• Assist with team administration such as expenses, leave tracking, and reporting.
• Help coordinate team events and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting senior leaders in complex, high-pressure organisations. You should be highly organised, able to balance several priorities at once, and comfortable working with people at all levels both internally and externally.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, is important. You will also need to be proactive, flexible, detail-oriented, and able to identify practical solutions quickly. A discreet, team-oriented approach and a willingness to jump in wherever needed are essential.

Additional information

This is a temporary role on a one-month contract. The position is onsite in Hammersmith. The planned start is the week commencing 22 June 2026.