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The primary purpose of the role is to provide assistant support to theExecutive Commercial & Brand Director, with additional tasks in supporting the wider Sales & Marketing pillar.
As the Assistant your role will be to manage, co-ordinate and help prioritise and protect the Directors’ time – diary management, setting up meetings and scheduling work in accordance with various commitments.
This role will involve prepping materials for meetings and presentations as required, including tech set up, coordinating with Head of Departments and the wider Sales & Marketing team, agenda setting, minute taking as required, and to proactively follow through action points from such meetings.
ABOUT YOU
Applicants will need to be highly organised, good at managing their time and be able to work under pressure and prioritise across multiple deadlines.
You will need previous experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. Applicants should be self-motivated, happy to use their own initiative and possess strong problem solving and administrative skills. Excellent communication skills are key as well as a pro-active and flexible approach to work.
Please find a full role profile attached.
Please provide a cover letter and we will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, 9:30am – 6pm with an hour unpaid lunch, Monday to Friday
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Open Ended
Start Date: Approx. Early May 2024
Location: Bristol
Closing Date for Application: 5pm, Friday 12th April 2024
ABOUT US
Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games, and interactive entertainment.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.
In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs. Aardman is proud to be both a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
More about the company
Aardman, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is an independent and multi-award-winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, interactive entertainment and attractions for both the domestic and international market. Their productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team.
The studio’s work is often imitated and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world. In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.
