Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to provide administrative support to the Head of our Personal Entertainment Pan‑European Product Marketing (PE PPM) function, as well as coordination support for the senior managers and their teams within this department. This role is suited to a highly competent professional who is agile in adapting and prioritising, highly organised, comfortable with modern technology and tools, and able to think ahead and plan to ensure effective support to the department. If you are looking to take on more varied and interesting tasks and broaden your experience, this role could be ideal, as we are open to individuals upskilling in new areas. You will be based at our Weybridge office, working three days onsite and two days from home each week. The position does not require travel. You will work closely with, and be supported by, our other experienced Personal Assistants across the business, providing cover for one another and collaborating to coordinate larger team meetings, activities, and events.
Responsibilities
* Diary Management
o Proactively support PE PPM Head and support managers’ scheduling to ensure effective use of time
o Anticipate priorities, meetings, and follow‑up actions, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
o Act as a key point of contact, managing incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of the PE PPM Head and team
* Travel and Event Coordination
o Arrange complex EU and international travel for the PE PPM Head, managers, and team, including flights, accommodation, and ground transport
o Coordinate team events and activities such as offsites, conferences, team dinners, farewell events, and seasonal celebrations
o Provide holiday cover for other Personal Assistants across departments as required
* Office Management
o Oversee day‑to‑day office management, including supplies, floor plans, desk booking systems, and general workplace coordination
o Act as liaison with HR, Facilities, IT and Security on matters impacting the team
o Manage onboarding and off‑boarding processes, including hardware procurement, system access and security set‑up
o Serve as Fire Marshal and support health and safety requirements
o Monitor team mobile phone usage and billing
* Administrative Support
o Process expense claims for the PE PPM Head and support managers as needed
o Raise purchase orders, manage goods receipt and support vendor set‑up
o Produce and maintain key business reports and departmental documentation, including organisational charts
o Provide first‑line IT and help‑desk support for the PE PPM Head and team
Key Requirements
* Experience working in a similar role in an international company
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads with a methodical and structured approach
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Effective communication skills
Benefits & Extras
Based at the Weybridge office, you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options, and a barista style coffee shop. There is a well‑provisioned onsite gym run by our own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator, with classes on set days in the mornings, at lunch and after work hours. We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points, an undercover and secure bike rack (useful if you have made the most of the Cycle‑to‑Work scheme), or if you will use public transport we have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times. Take a look at our video tour of the Weybridge site here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lwbMOzjoVA
We ensure competitive salaries and benefits, encourage healthy work‑life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies, and provide a culture where creativity and innovation thrive. We celebrate achievements, support learning and development, and provide allowances for volunteering days.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging. We value employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, as they fuel innovation and help us create social value that aligns with Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. Bring your uniqueness to Sony Europe and help shape our culture.
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