Assistant to CEO and Literary Agent Caroline Michel

Assistant to CEO and Literary Agent Caroline Michel

PFD is one of the leading literary agencies in London providing specialist expertise to its clients in all aspects of publishing and media.  PFD require an Assistant to CEO and Literary Agent Caroline Michel to work alongside a Senior Assistant, assisting in all business and personal affairs. Caroline Michel is also Chair of the Hay Literary Festival, Chair of the BFI Trust and she also sits on the Arts and Media Honours Committee.

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and bright individual who will aid in the running of a busy agency. The ideal candidate will be an assistant who can effectively manage business and personal schedules, with experience with diary management preferable. Efficiency and ability to multi-task is essential as are exceptional organisational skills. We are looking for someone who will be able to meet a challenge with confidence and possess the ability to work at a fast pace while paying great attention to detail.

A full-hearted approach to any task is vital as well as acknowledging the importance of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy. We are seeking someone who is emotionally intelligent, has excellent listening skills and a brilliant memory, an exceptional flair for verbal and written communication, and a strong telephone manner.

Starting salary is £22,000 per annum.

Responsibilities:

• Diary Management across multiple time zones
• Event and Trip planning
• Swiftly responding to internal and external queries, including client requests
• Assisting with PFD Board meetings, Hay Festival, BFI Trust, Arts and Media Honours Committee.
• Meeting scheduling, preparation and follow up
• Follow up on tasks in a systematic, dependable, and timely manner
• Book fair preparation and scheduling
• Research for new clients/editors
• Managing unsolicited submissions
• Reading and reporting on manuscripts and book proposals
• Monthly expenses

This role will start remotely, but in future will be based in a Central London location. Find out more about the company and our clients on our website https://www.petersfraserdunlop.com/about-us. Please apply with your CV and cover letter to Rose Brown at rbrown@pfd.co.uk by 30th April 2021.