Job Title: Personal Assistant to the MD & Founder
Location: Bournemouth
Reports to: Founder / Managing Director
Contract: Full-time contract
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
About us
GRIT Media is a vibrant, fast-moving, and quickly evolving start-up. We pride ourselves on providing a space to grow and develop, travel, be adventurous, and work with incredible talent in an exciting yet demanding work environment.
We are looking for people who are passionate and compassionate. We care about creating an environment that thrives on accountability, humility, and respect for each other, and all our stakeholders. We are a space for thinkers who are also doers.
About the Role
GRIT Media's Founder and Managing Director is based in Bournemouth and requires a Personal Assistant to offer day to day support in navigating a busy schedule and regular travel. This highly organised, proactive individual will work closely with the Founder as she grows this fast-paced creative agency.
In this rapidly evolving digital environment the role will support both the Founder and the GRIT Media team responsible for content production and distribution by managing logistical and technical tasks.
This hands-on, varied role combines personal assistant duties with office management responsibilities. It offers flexible and remote working hours, with some travel and weekend work required - depending on shoot schedules.
Key Interests
Beyond the need for technical skills, the Personal Assistant must have a passion for action- or motorsport, particularly rally and offroad adventures.
Must love dogs.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in a creative, media, or agency environment would be an advantage.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Authorized to work in United Kingdom.
- No need for visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Be Doing
Personal Assistant Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal and professional projects (office, business, home)
- Manage personal errands and appointments
- Support with personal admin and ad-hoc tasks as required
- Manage the Founder’s diary, meetings, and priorities
- Handle emails, messages, and follow-ups on behalf of the Founder
Project Support
- Prepare notes, documents, and briefings ahead of meetings
- Researching information and preparing summaries and recommendations
- Support the planning of agency projects particularly schedules, locations, equipment, and talent – specifically;
- Coordinating tasks, suppliers, and deadlines, and
- Coordinating complex travel itineraries, including flights, hotels, and transport.
- Track actions, deadlines, and deliverables across projects
- Keep projects moving by chasing actions and keeping stakeholders aligned
- Act as liaison between departments, coordinating with graphic designers and video editors to maintain cohesion across all channels.
Agency & Operations Support
- Provide general admin support across the agency when needed
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and freelancers
- Help organise internal processes, documents, and shared resources
- Support with invoicing, expenses, and basic reporting
- Ensure clear communication and smooth handovers
What We’re Looking For
- A multi-tasking hero with skills in:
- Simple graphic design and presentation building skills - an eye for design
- Producing presentations, infographics, and other multimedia content
- Proficiency in office software like Microsoft Office Suite and virtual communication tools
- Experience in a PA, production assistant, or admin support role.
- Highly organised with strong time management skills.
- A solutions driven individual who is not afraid to take initiative.
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with high-profile clients and creative staff.
- Confident using tools such as Google Workspace, calendars, and task management tools.
- Discreet, reliable, and comfortable working closely with a Founder.
- Must love animals/be comfortable around them.
- Ability to travel at short notice, should the need arise.
Working Pattern
- Flexible hours
- Some evening and weekend work required depending on projects
- Ability to travel often to the company offices in London
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