Personal Assistant to CEO

About Steel City Interactive

SCI was born out of passion for video games and boxing, with the ambition to create an authentic and exciting boxing game that does justice to the sport we love. What started as a fun prototype has grown into ‘Undisputed’, the first major boxing video game in over a decade.  

SCI is a welcoming place for expression and open communication, where everyone has a voice. We’re a diverse bunch, consisting of people with decades of games industry experience, graduates and talented individuals who come from other industries. We all bring knowledge and learn from each other.

Together we are driven by ambition to bring the world of boxing into a video game like never before.  

The Role

We're looking for a PA to the CEO, this person will play a crucial role in supporting the CEO with administrative, organisational, and operational tasks. This includes diary management, correspondence handling, preparing reports, and assisting with key client interactions. The successful candidate will be highly organised, professional, and able to work discreetly with sensitive business information.

Responsibilities

Diary & schedule management: Organise and coordinate the CEO’s calendar, including meetings, appointments, and events.

Travel coordination: Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics for domestic and international trips.

Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action points to ensure smooth execution of tasks.

Administrative Support: Handle expenses, reports, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Project Assistance: Support the CEO in managing projects, conducting research, and preparing presentations.

Studio Operations Support: Assist with office management duties, procurement of supplies, and coordination of team events as needed.

Ad Hoc Tasks: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the fast-paced needs of a growing game studio.

Communications: Oversee email correspondence, and other communications, ensuring timely responses.

Personal Tasks:  Assist with personal tasks as needed to ensure the CEO's work-life balance.

Ad Hoc Tasks: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the fast-paced needs of a growing game studio. 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or in a similar support role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in handling high-profile clients.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
• Professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work independently.
• A willingness to learn about the gaming industry and support business initiatives.
  

What we offer

Healthy work-life balance:

• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), that increases 1 day per year of service.
• Christmas shut down
• Holiday exchange programme
• Flexible working hours

Support for family life:

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Option to add children to our Healthcare Cash Plan

Great office environment:

• A dog friendly studio based in Sheffield, with free snacks, fruit and drinks!
• Free parking

Health & wellbeing support:

• Company sick pay
• 2 days paid Mental Health leave per year
• Healthcare Cash Plan which includes optical and dental
• Access to 24/7 doctors
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £300 wellbeing stipend every January

Learning support:

• Career progression path
• 5 Learning days per year
• Unlimited access to Udemy courses

Additional financial support:

• Technology scheme (up to £750)
• Discount Club at over 350 high street stores
• Discretionary Cost of Living Payments
• Relocation benefits
• Electric Car Vehicle Scheme

Connection and perks:

• Wrap parties & company paid outings
• Individual entertainment budget to cover team events

Steel City Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse team and welcome all applications, considering them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex or sexual orientation.

If you’re excited about this role and believe you would add value to our team, but don’t meet every single requirement, we would still like to hear from you – please let us know about the value you would bring in your application.