Executive Assistant To The Chief Executive

This is a key role in the Executive Office, reporting to the Senior Executive Planning Manager and working closely with the Chief Executive on a daily basis. The role also works closely with the Director of Executive Planning, Executive Assistant to the Chair and Board and also the Executive Office Administrator.  

The Executive Office oversees all elements of the Premier League’s operations and core areas include: strategic planning; Shareholder and Board reporting; regulatory, legal and political matters; and the sale of UK and international broadcasting rights.

The role will suit someone who thrives working in an exacting and variable environment, with first class organisation and communication skills, an enthusiasm to deliver, and high levels of accuracy in their work. They will need an ability to multi-task, establish excellent internal and external working relationships and have a collaborative can-do attitude.

This role will be full-time office-based, in Paddington W2.

• Providing day to day administrative support to the Chief Executive: 
  •  Manage complex and changeable diaries
  • Act as a ‘gatekeeper’ and initial point of contact for internal and external enquiries to the Chief Executive and Executive Office 
  • Work with the Director of Executive Planning and Senior Executive Planning Manager to ensure relevant, advance meeting papers and/or briefing documents are prepared, collated and delivered correctly and on time 
  •  Monitor the Chief Executive’s correspondence, both inbox management and written, and actioning as required 
  • Arrange national and international travel logistics (including visas) and producing itineraries, as required 
  • Maintain efficient electronic and paper filing, archive systems and contact databases for the Chief Executive and Executive Office 
  •  Process expenses and invoices 
• Organise internal and external meetings, collating agendas, supporting papers and minutes 
• Work collaboratively with the Premier League Executive Assistant team. 
• Assist the Director of Executive Planning and Senior Executive Planning Manager with the preparation of high-quality reports, presentations and other documentation, following the corporate brand guidelines; including a combination of written, presentation and proofreading skills  

• Significant experience in an Executive Assistant role, ideally at C-Suite/Board Level and dealing with very senior, busy personnel in high profile organisations
• First class Microsoft Office skills (especially in Teams, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)  
• Exceptional organisational ability, knowing how to forward plan, prioritise effectively and handle competing demands and last-minute changes in occasionally highly-pressured conditions  
• Excellent attention to detail and deadlines, taking pride in the quality of work produced  
• A proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
• A hardworking, self-motivated and proactive attitude, with a flexible and collaborative working approach  
• An ability to grasp requirements quickly and accurately  
• Strong interpersonal and literacy skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels  
• A willingness to provide support across the Executive Office, as and when required
• A resilient and calm manner  

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.  

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.