Administrator

Personal Assistant to the Editor, The World of Interiors

Location: John Adam Street, London WC2N 6HT
Working pattern: Mon-Thurs in office, Friday WFH
Contract: Temporary contractor, 12 Oct - 13 Nov 2026 (about 5 weeks)
IR35: Inside (assessed 24 Sep 2026)
Experience: Minimum 6 months 

Role summary

Support the Editor of The World of Interiors and keep the Editor's office running in a fast-paced creative environment. The role also supports the Creative Director at Large.

Key responsibilities

• Calendar and gatekeeping: manage a complex diary, prioritise meeting requests, resolve clashes discreetly
• Office management: process expenses, book international and domestic travel, general admin
• Editorial support: documentation, materials and follow-ups for editorial meetings, plus communications on the Editor's behalf
• Events and projects: help coordinate events and special initiatives
• Liaison: main contact for colleagues, external contributors and partners
• Creative Director at Large: diary management, shoot logistics, travel coordination

Requirements

• Previous assistant or executive support experience, ideally in media or publishing
• Strong organisation and time management, able to juggle tasks against deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including a professional phone manner and clear drafting
• Proactive, calm under pressure, adaptable, confident but humble
• High emotional intelligence and discretion with confidential information
• Proficiency in G-Suite and standard office admin tools

What you're looking for Someone with at least 6 months of PA or exec support experience, ideally from publishing, magazines or another creative industry, who can start on 12 October and be in London four days a week. Travel booking, expenses and diary management are the core skills, and being comfortable working for two senior people is a plus. It's a short, fixed-term role, so they want someone who can hit the ground running with little handover.

Things to note:

• Inside IR35: tax and NI are deducted at source, usually via PAYE or an umbrella company.
• Short duration: it's for five weeks
• Category: it's listed as Admin/Clerical.