Executive Assistant, Premier League Productions

Who We Are: IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing. What You’ll Do: Premier League Productions (PLP) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director in our fast-paced and active organisation. Your primary role is to work as the gatekeeper and representative of the Managing Director’s office, offering a pro-active attitude and contributing to the success of our company. The ideal candidate will have brilliant foresight, excellent organisational skills, and be a great communicator. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a world-renowned company and make a significant contribution to our continued success. Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• The Executive Assistant should be pro-active and pre-emptive in managing the Managing Director’s complex and demanding diary, having full autonomy in ensuring that all meetings, appointments, and events are scheduled effectively and efficiently, helping to prioritise his day. The right candidate needs confidence to move his diary around in an effective manner.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that all queries are addressed and resolved promptly and effectively
• Provide administrative support including drafting correspondence, such as agendas and minutes for meetings, booking travel arrangements, processing expenses and invoices, organising hospitality and supporting projects and events delivered by PLP.
• Building strong external and company-wide relationships
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks for the Managing Director, as and when required

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant position, ideally in a similar role within the media or sports industry
• Experience of managing complex and challenging diaries and travel arrangements
• Proactive and willing to take initiative – must be able to think ahead, and plan in advance of deadlines/requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - there will be regular internal contact with the Premier League, its member clubs and senior representatives of our broadcast partners.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• An eye for details and the ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Our Values:

• We are fueled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges.
• We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community.
• We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt.
• We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners.

Our Work Ethic: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs. Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance
• Green car scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized office canteen
• Free breakfast
• Free on-site parking
• Eye Care
• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
• Dependent care - 5 days subsidized emergency child, pet, elder care
• Critical Illness cover
• Financial Wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass
• Health Screening
• Will Writing
• Dynamic office environment with great people!
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events

The Process: We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications within five working days and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – Managing Director, PLP and Senior Manager, Human Resources
• 2nd stage interview – if required

A Bit About Us: At IMG Production & Studios we use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world. IMG Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/img-media/ IMG Media Website - https://www.imgmedia.com/ Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.