Job Description

Policy and Public Affairs manages senior political, regulatory and industry relationships as well as complex and sensitive issues affecting Sky in all its major markets.

We are looking for someone who is highly organized and loves being at the centre of a busy team dealing with high profile external partners.

What you\'ll do:

• Provide administrative support to Group Director Policy & Public Affairs and the wider team.
• Support the work of the Public Affairs team and assist with the delivery of specific tasks and projects.
• Manage the finances of the Policy and Public Affairs team, track expenditure and advise on budget allocation.
• Manage the Brussels office and support the Head of the office with the integration of the Brussels team into the UK and Group teams.
• Build appropriate relationships within Sky with HR and IT to support the functioning of the office as well as dealing with payroll and facilities management.
• Meet and manage visitors to ensure the best impression and positive image presented to the political and opinion former team members.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the sensitive nature of work and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Corporate Affairs Directorate and different parts of the business, including Exec, to contribute to the smooth running of the business.
• Act as delegate for Sky systems including Ariba, Spark & People Portal for all administrative functions required (i.e. approvals and requests)
• Support other PAs at busy times and for absence cover.

What you\'ll bring:

• Brilliant organisation and prioritisation skills, able to multi-task, have good time management and an eye for detail.
• Friendly, approachable and confident manner with a flexible, can-do attitude, collaborating for success.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); able to establish effective relationships internally and externally.
• Great teammate who is able to quickly build relationships and work across multiple areas of Sky.
• Show maturity and initiative in often pressurised and confidential situations.
• Broad business knowledge
• Relevant experience, in an environment which is fast moving and change oriented.

The Rewards:

There\'s a reason people can\'t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place!
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences!

How you\'ll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We\'ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You\'ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There\xe2\x80\x99s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

At Sky we don\xe2\x80\x99t just look at your CV. We\xe2\x80\x99re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we\'re happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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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