Personal Assistant
Personal Assistant to Chief Literary Agent £40,000 | London | Office-based An exceptional opportunity to work at the heart of the literary and media industry, supporting one of the sector’s leading figures. A highly successful and well-established literary and media business is looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to its Chief Literary Agent. This is a rare opportunity for someone who is genuinely passionate about media, entertainment and the people behind the industry, and who wants to work closely with a highly respected and influential figure. The business and team are continuing to grow, and the successful candidate will play a key role in managing the day-to-day organisation around the Chief Literary Agent, giving her greater capacity to focus on clients and the wider business. The role This is far more than a traditional PA position. You will be right at the centre of a busy and highly connected working environment, with significant exposure to clients, writers, producers, agents and industry contacts. The role will be broad and varied, including: Managing an exceptionally busy and constantly changing diary Coordinating meetings, calls, travel and logistics Arranging restaurants and client meetings Liaising confidently with clients and industry contacts Anticipating needs and proactively managing competing priorities Keeping on top of deadlines, commitments and follow-ups Providing comprehensive day-to-day PA support Handling a range of personal administration, accounting for approximately 20% of the role Assisting with arrangements relating to horses and other personal commitments No two days will be the same, and you will need to be comfortable moving quickly between professional, client-facing and personal responsibilities. About you The most important thing is attitude, energy and judgement. The principal works at an extremely fast pace, so you will need to be calm, highly organised and completely unflappable under pressure. You will enjoy being in the middle of the action, naturally take ownership and be someone who instinctively thinks one step ahead. We’re looking for someone who is: Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented Proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused Calm and composed under pressure Energetic, enthusiastic and keen to get involved A confident communicator, comfortable dealing with senior people and clients Discreet, trustworthy and professional Flexible and willing to work outside standard hours when required Genuinely interested in the media, literary and entertainment worlds Previous PA experience is helpful but not essential. The employer is particularly open-minded about someone’s route into the industry and keen to give an opportunity to someone who may not have had the most straightforward path into media. You may come from another sector entirely and have developed exceptional organisational, client-facing or administrative skills. Equally, you may already have experience in media, entertainment, publishing, talent or another similarly fast-paced environment. What matters most is that you have the ambition, resilience, intelligence and personality to thrive in this environment. The opportunity This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in the media industry rather than simply take another PA job. You will gain significant exposure to the workings of a successful literary and media business and have the opportunity to work closely with someone operating at the highest level. If you are ambitious, curious, highly organised and excited by the idea of being at the centre of a fast-moving media environment, this could be a fantastic next step. Key details Role: Personal Assistant to Chief Literary Agent Salary: £40,000 Location: London — 5 days in the office, with occasional flexibility Hours: Not a traditional 9–5. Flexibility and a willingness to work outside standard hours when required are essential. Environment: Fast-paced, varied, highly connected and client-facing Experience: PA experience helpful but not essential; transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued.