running of day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality administrative support across a wide range of responsibilities, including diary management, handling and directing enquiries, maintaining records, acting as the first point of contact for the leadership team, and coordinating various projects and activities.WHY JOIN THE TEAMBBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) is the best-known and most loved producer of natural history content in the world, responsible for some of the most globally successful factual content of the past 10 years.With an increasingly diverse portfolio of content, including Prehistoric Planet - the ground-breaking AppleTV+ Original series bringing ancient Earth's habitats and inhabitants to life like never before, we now produce programmes for broadcasters and platforms all over the world. Current titles in production include Planet Earth III for BBC, The Americas for NBCU, and Ocean Xplorers (WT), a co-production with OceanX Media and James Cameron, for National Geographic Disney+.The Team Assistant plays a significant role to support the Leaders of The Natural History Unit.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational assistance to leadership team
• Organise key team meetings including coordination and distribution of agendas, supporting documents, production and distribution of minutes, and follow-up on outstanding actions.
• Make routine arrangements and bookings, according to clearly defined instructions, and provide diary management assistance to team to help ensure that they use their time effectively.
• Maintain, efficiently operate and improve a range of office processes and administrative systems (including filing) to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Organising events and hospitality arrangements such as away days and conferences.
• Travel arrangements, both domestic and international, including visas and other required documentation.
• Prepare documents, presentations and other materials to a clear brief, using established formats and standard software.
• Follow set ordering procedures to ensure adequate low value supplies/resources are available to meet office/work unit requirements.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to help deliver strategic initiatives
• Develop a good rapport with key internal and external stakeholder teams
  
  Demonstrable experience of providing administration assistance at a PA level to Senior level in at least one organisation
• Experience of successfully managing complex diary arrangements for multiple stakeholders
• Confidence to research, gather, analyse, collate, and present complex information
• Demonstrable organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple activities under pressure, while maintaining a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work well with range of people at all levels
• Proficient computer skills with strong experience of office software packages (i.e.Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision and deal with routine queries as they arise, escalating to others as necessary
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
• Media sector experience
• Relevant business administration qualification
  
  and experience, The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Interviews will be held in person at BBC, at Bridgewater House week commencing 21st July.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.WE ARE BBC STUDIOSA 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.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Natural History Unit is currently seeking a proactive and highly organised Team Assistant to support the Director of Commercial and Operations. This pivotal role will serve as the administrative backbone of the Natural History Leadership Team, ensuring the smooth and efficient, 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.Information at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.Life at BBC Studios
• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets .
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.You belongWe have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.Disability confidentWe are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss:APPLY NOWStartPlease wait...#BBCSTUDIOSBBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service providerWe use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function:
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