Personal Assistant
Description
Cactus are looking for a brilliant PA to assist the CEO based in our busy TV Studios in Clapham SW4.
Cactus TV is looking for a sophisticated, highly organized, and brilliant PA to support our CEO at our busy Clapham studios. This role offers a rare insight to the inner workings of a long running independent production company. Because our CEO is deeply embedded in the creative process of every show, you will have a fantastic oversight of her work, gaining a 360-degree view of how a studio operates from the top down. It is an incredible opportunity to witness the mechanics of high-level decision-making and live production first-hand. For a professional who thrives on variety and complexity, this position provides unmatched learnings in media management and the art of running a weekly live show as well as developing exciting projects alongside it.
This is a pivotal role requiring a high degree of professional maturity. You will act as the gatekeeper and bridge between the CEO, our in-house production teams, and high-profile talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Comprehensive management of a fast-paced work and personal diary
Prioritization of tasks, commitments and emails of behalf of the CEO, communicated in a timely manner
Managing a busy work diary along with some personal engagements.
Administrative tasks including but not restricted to setting up meetings, taking notes in meetings, booking travel and personal errands.
Working closely with the Cactus in-house production teams to ensure meetings/edits etc are all in the diary and keep abreast of any changes.
Managing communication with celebrities and guests and organising gifts. Overseeing the smooth, running of hospitality.
Skills required:
Very good diary management skills
Professional maturity particularly discretion and sound judgement
Strong communicator over email, on the phone and in-person, including with high level stake holders within the industry
Team player who's collaborative and has a can-do attitude
Ability to multitask in a busy environment whilst remaining calm
A very proactive mindset - always be looking ahead and anticipate needs
An interest in popular culture, entertainment, and TV production
It is vital that the candidate has previous PA experience, ideally in creative industry/TV production.
Cactus TV produce Saturday Kitchen live every week, and the CEO works on this, but her assistant is a Monday to Friday role. This position needs to be office based at our studios. Cactus has Edit/Studio/Production teams all in-house and the role involves liaison with all teams.
This is not an entry level role.
This is a permanent position, and we are looking for someone who would like the role for at least 1-2 years ideally.
Although this job has some tasks across all productions, it would not suit someone looking to step into production.
The ideal candidate should be able to start immediately.
If you apply for this role, your personal information will be used by Cactus TV for recruitment purposes, please state whether you would be happy for your information to be retained should your application be unsuccessful.
Please note that we cannot individually respond to everyone who gets in touch; only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Cactus are committed to increasing inclusion and diversity in our work force and are keen to encourage applications from all underrepresented groups for this role. Please send CV's with a covering letter via The Talent Manager.Company Name
Location
Clapham, London based
Posted on
15th Apr 2026
Apply by
3rd May 2026