Senior Executive Assistant, Disney Parks International

Job ID 10147926 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Experiences Date posted Apr. 15, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the role

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). And it permeates everything we do.

At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

DX is the hub where Disney’s stories, characters, and franchises come to life. Being a part of DX means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services, and most importantly remarkable experiences.

This position has overall responsibility to provide efficient executive assistant support for all aspects of the office of the President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International including other executives as communicated.

The Senior Executive Assistant will use business acumen and initiative to prioritise, plan, organise and anticipate requirements well in advance in assisting the President in their activities and the smooth running of the business with little direction.

What will you do

Act as the primary contact for all incoming communication and ensure interactions are handled in a professional manner.
Proactively manage the President’s complex calendar, coordinate meetings, and plan and execute travel arrangements, both in relationship to the President’s responsibilities for Disney Parks International, as well as her engagement in Disney's Commercial Inclusion Strategy focus.
Ensure daily prioritisation of communication, meetings, and action items in a fast-paced environment that requires working directly with senior executives, teams and external partners in the US, Asia and Europe.
Prepare executive level presentations, memos, letters, spreadsheets and other correspondence.
Provide overall office administration and organisational task support, including screening and routing phone calls, maintaining filing systems, preparing expense reports, and processing workflow requirements through SAP/Concur.
Manage all work with the highest degree of confidentiality – exercising discretion, judgment, and diplomacy.
Display initiative, ingenuity, and constant communication as a consistent means of accomplishing these activities.

What will you bring

Experience

Proven experience working in a global organization and ability to manage calendars, communication, and priorities across multiple time zones
Extensive, proven administrative experience supporting C-Suite level executives in a corporate environment
Ability to work autonomously and support an executive with frequent travel to Asia and Europe
Experience working across multiple geographies, cultural sensitivity

Skills

A strong internal customer service ethic and able to exude a high level of professionalism
Strong business acumen which can be used to prioritise workload and utilised in good decision making under pressure
Ability to recognise and safeguard confidential information in order to deal with it discreetly
Demonstrated strong ability to be proactive and self-motivated and anticipate administrative needs
Demonstrated exemplary planning and organization skills – able to set priorities, manage details and accurately follow through to meet all deadlines
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage competing demands, and change course of action quickly in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build strong relationships across the segment and enterprise that help drive efficiency in managing scheduling issues, problem solving, and creating positive outcomes
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively through demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Ability and eagerness to learn the substance of the work in which the President is involved, in order to be an effective facilitator within the business unit

Technical Skills

Demonstrated computer proficiency within a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP/Concur; as well as the ability to learn new technologies and applications for MAC, iPhone and iPad.
Proven experience with Video TeleConferencing (VTC) and Telepresence equipment and applications (Microsoft Teams and Zoom)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in or with business units located in Asia and Europe strongly preferred
Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese, and/or French beneficial

What you need to know

Flexible hours may be required to meet the business needs, including flexibility for working hours in the evenings to accommodate different time zones in Asia and Europe
Flexibility for frequent UK, European or international travel may be required
Contribution to ad-hoc projects as the business requires

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 DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, 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 Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Disney Experiences.

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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