Part-Time Executive Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Bright Little Labs

Description

Job Description

Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator

Bright Little Labs is a children's media studio that creates books, games and cartoons with a focus on 21st-century skills (critical thinking, computer science, and creativity) and inclusivity. We received investment from Warner Bros Discovery back in 2018 and we're passionate about the power of storytelling.

Our Founder and CEO, Sophie Deen ), is a writer, creative, and public speaker with various creative plates spinning at all times. Following the success of our flagship IP, Agent Asha, we're seeking a smart, motivated, and discreet EA to support the CEO across all her ventures, including her personal projects.

The Role

This is an extremely varied role, assisting the CEO across all areas of her work - email and diary management, financial admin and operations, social media, customer enquiries, Sophie's speaking engagements and more.

The role is around 40% EA work, and 60% project support work.

You'll be a proactive problem-solver, helping to prioritise tasks and navigate creative and business challenges, and working behind the scenes to keep on top of the admin.

About You

Whether you're looking to take on a new challenge with increased involvement across the business, transitioning from a different role or industry, seeking flexible working arrangements as a parent, or just starting your career, we welcome your unique perspective and skills. The key is that you're smart, driven, and ready to learn and grow with us.

• You're a natural facilitator and helper, always thinking about the big picture and how to add value proactively.
• You expertly juggle multiple tasks while prioritising effectively
• You're comfortable learning new software (we use G Suite, Shopify, Motion, Canva, AI tools etc)
• You have integrity, can be trusted with sensitive information, and can interact easily with a variety of different stakeholders You have initiative, and you're comfortable working on your own and making decisions
• You're curious and eager to develop your skills and lean into new things
• You've got excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bonus points if you're passionate about our mission

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (30-40k)
• The opportunity to work closely with a dynamic entrepreneur across various exciting projects and with great partners
• A flexible, hybrid working model. We're open to part time working and working from home. Ideally, you'd be in our London office 1-2 days per week - but if that doesn't work for you, let's talk.
• Meaningful work. We're on a mission to inspire children with inclusive role models and empower them with 21st century skills.

If this sounds interesting, we'd love to hear from you Please apply on our hiring site with your CV and a short covering letter saying why you want this role, and why you'd be a good fit. (500 words max). We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and accepting applications until May 31st If your skills and experience fit, you'll be invited to complete a short virtual task followed by an interview.

We value smart people over experience and qualifications. If you're not sure you have the "right background" or are the "right fit" but you know you'd be great at the role — we'd love to hear from you.