Team Assistant - Youth and Children's / International Licensing

Team Assistant - Youth and Children`s / International Licensing  (up to £27,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

As a Team Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Youth and Children’s and International Licensing Divisions (including UK Top Gear ).  The Team Assistant will be responsible for assisting with general administration and being a central point of contact for both divisions.

The role involves working closely with the Youth & Children's leadership, publishing, buying and editorial teams. You will be providing administrative support to the leadership team, ensuring the smooth operation of the departments and their office environments, managing our customer service operation and providing support to the various teams. Additionally, you will also support the International Licensing department by providing various administrative support to the team.

You’ll love this role if;

• You are a highly organised individual and enjoy juggling multiple tasks and priorities with ease.
• You have great attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• You enjoy providing administrative support
• You enjoy interacting with a variety of people and collaborating with others

As a Team Assistant you will;

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior staff, including managing schedules, organising meetings, and handling correspondence.
• Maintain a tidy office environment and manage all magazine samples and correspondence, organising and filing weekly
• Manage our customer service support channels, ensuring a high level of service for our readers
• Manage purchase orders and invoices, ensuring timely processing
• Coordinate travel arrangements for department staff
• Be the day-to-day contact for all the various internal and external interfaces that the role demands
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Support the teams with various ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

• Proven experience as a team assistant or in a similar administrative role. 

• Have a positive outlook, wants to join in and enjoy work. Friendly and upbeat.    

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• High level of discretion and confidentiality. 

• Good planner and organiser. Organises work and resources to meet deadlines.   

• Enjoys working hard. Full of energy for the things you see as challenging. Seizes more opportunity than others.   

• Relate well to all kinds of people within and outside the company. Builds rapport easily. Builds constructive and effective relationships.  

• Work as part of a team to achieve common goals through shared ambition, communication and collaboration. Actively contributes to the team, understands team goals. Supports other team members and knows when to ask for help   

• Relate well to all kinds of people within and outside the company. Builds rapport easily. Builds constructive and effective relationships. 

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development  
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.