Personal / Executive Assistant to CEO (SCI103) in Sheffield

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 are seeking a highly organised, proactive and experienced PA / Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our CEO. Working full-time on site at our Sheffield studio, you will act as a trusted partner, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of executive activities, managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, handling confidential communications and supporting key business priorities. This is a fast-paced and varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be a confident problem-solver, able to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and operate with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Executive & CEO Support
  • Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, proactively managing priorities, anticipating requirements and ensuring effective use of executive time.
  • Provide comprehensive CEO support across both business and personal commitments where required, ensuring the smooth management of executive priorities.
  • Own the planning and coordination of complex schedules, balancing competing priorities and adapting quickly to changing business needs.
  • Independently manage executive communications, exercising judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
  • Identify opportunities to improve executive workflows, communication processes and administrative effectiveness.
• Meetings, Governance & Leadership Support
  • Lead the planning and delivery of board meetings, executive sessions and leadership forums, ensuring high standards of preparation, organisation and follow-through.
  • Establish and maintain effective processes for meeting management, action tracking and stakeholder accountability.
  • Support the CEO and leadership team with briefing materials, reports and information required for informed decision-making.
• Travel & Stakeholder Management
  • Own all aspects of complex domestic and international travel planning, ensuring seamless execution and contingency planning where required.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, partners and suppliers, acting as a professional ambassador for the CEO and wider business.
  • Coordinate high-profile visits and engagements, managing multiple stakeholders, schedules and logistical requirements.
• Administrative Support
  • Own and oversee a broad range of administrative processes, ensuring efficient, accurate and professional support for the CEO and wider business.
  • Prepare and manage reports, presentations, correspondence and business documentation, maintaining high standards of quality and confidentiality.
  • Coordinate expenses, invoicing, purchase orders and related administrative activities, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
  • Continuously improve administrative systems, processes and record-keeping practices, driving efficiency, consistency and operational excellence.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential
  • Significant experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or similar senior support role.
  • Proven experience supporting C-suite executives and managing complex schedules and priorities.
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with outstanding attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders, clients and partners.
  • Experience coordinating domestic and international travel, meetings and executive events.
  • Experience taking minutes, tracking actions and supporting board or executive-level meetings.
  • Strong administrative and financial administration skills, including expenses and invoicing processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and business systems.
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently and anticipate business needs.
• Desirable
  • Experience supporting office operations.
  • Experience planning and delivering corporate events, company-wide activities or group travel programmes.
  • Experience working within a scaling business or high-growth environment.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and CRM systems.
  • Interest in the gaming industry and supporting business growth initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and dependable.
• Professional, approachable and confident communicator.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Naturally proactive, resourceful and committed to delivering exceptional support.

What we offer

• Healthy work-life balance: 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), that increases 1 day per year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Christmas shut down Holiday exchange programme Flexible working hours & pattern
• Support for family life: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay (subject to eligibility requirements) Private Healthcare which includes Optical & Dental
• Great office environment: Friendly studios based in Sheffield and Leamington, with free snacks, fruit and drinks! Free parking - At our Sheffield site
• Health & wellbeing support: Company sick pay 2 days Wellbeing Days leave per year Access to 24/7 doctors Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning support: Learning days
• Additional financial support: Technology scheme (salary sacrifice up to £750) Relocation benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) Electric Car Vehicle Scheme (subject to eligibility requirements) Discretionary Bonus
• 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.