Personal Assistant

Job ID 10150201 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted May 13, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to join our EMEA Finance team here at Disney, on an initial 12-month fixed term contract!

The successful Personal Assistant will play a key role in providing total administrative support to our Finance VP’s, liaising with multiple contacts in EMEA and the US. The postholder will maintain a high and professional standard of communication between their office and all internal and external contacts, whilst managing highly confidential information.

It is vital that the successful Personal Assistant is able to utilize business acumen and initiative to prioritise, plan, organize and anticipate requirements well in advance in assisting those that require support in their activities.

Please note: This role will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either Monday or Friday working from home.

Values

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

Provide first class general administrative support
Complex diary management for three Finance VP’s, working across multiple time zones
Inbox Management
Co-ordinate meetings, lunches and dinners
Prepare meeting agendas, organise conference calls
Prioritise daily workload, in conjunction with urgent requirements, troubleshooting where necessary
Prepare & plan agendas and logistics for regular US Senior Exec visits
Process expenses in a timely manner via Concur system
Manage filing system both maintaining and constantly improving the system
Manage all travel requirements including travel itineraries and bookings – both European and International
Ensure all travel is executed timely and with local knowledge and input
Raise Purchase Orders through Coupa
Ensure that all communication lines are managed effectively between the three VP’s, direct reports, US Heads, UK & European LOB heads and third parties.
Helping drive and build the culture of the team – supporting on team meetings, events, away days, off-sites as appropriate
Flexible approach to working unsociable hours on occasion

Areas of Accountability

Accountable to the VP, Finance, Studios, whilst also providing additional EA support to the VP, Finance, DTC and VP, EMEA Finance FP&A

Required Qualifications & Skills

Extensive experience as a Senior Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant
Demonstrable working knowledge of SAP and other associated administrative systems
Experience in a fast paced, large multi-national organisation
Advanced Outlook, PowerPoint and Word Skills
Knowledge of Excel

Skills Required

Highlighting the key technical, language and job related skills required
Friendly, outgoing, professional and polite
Open and approachable
Organised and detail oriented – excellent level of accuracy
Able to work in a deadline driven environment and meet tight deadlines
Dynamic and enthusiastic
Able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision, be pro-active and take initiative
Highly discreet and aware of sensitive & confidential information and situations
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation – ability to be concise and inform
Collaborative working style
Team player, ability to form excellent working relationships with colleagues (internally & externally)
Excellent and advanced computer skills essential in following - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP, Outlook
Knowledge of SAP is a strong advantage
Calm and focussed career PA

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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