About the Role
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the inner workings of a globally recognised entertainment agency. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager and Business Operations team, developing a strong understanding of how a fast-paced office operates and learning the mechanics behind workplace services, hospitality, and facilities management while building valuable skills across multiple areas of office operations.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming and well-presented office environment by ensuring tea, coffee, water, snacks and kitchen supplies are replenished throughout the day, while maintaining food hygiene and fridge safety standards.
- Manage office stock levels, including stationery, refreshments and workplace essentials, carrying out regular stocktakes and placing orders as required.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the mailroom, including sorting and distributing incoming post, preparing and franking outgoing mail, and coordinating courier and bike courier collections, including international shipments.
- Carry out daily facilities walkarounds to identify maintenance issues, health and safety concerns, and opportunities to improve the workplace, following up to ensure issues are resolved.
- Monitor and respond to the facilities inbox, resolving queries where possible and escalating issues appropriately.
- Support the Facilities Manager with the coordination of contractors, including welcoming visitors to site, managing access and ensuring work is carried out safely.
- Provide reception cover as required, including daily lunchtime cover, greeting visitors, managing the visitor registration system and delivering an excellent front-of-house experience.
- Maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information, visitors, deliveries and day-to-day office operations.
- Prepare meeting rooms for meetings, events and workshops by setting up furniture, AV equipment, refreshments and catering, ensuring spaces are ready for use and cleared afterwards.
- Support the smooth running of the office through general facilities duties, including waste management, recycling initiatives and maintaining shared spaces to a high standard.
- Assist with access control administration, including arranging building passes, managing keys and supporting visitor security procedures.
- Promote a safe working environment by monitoring fire exits, signage and hazards, supporting emergency procedures and participating in health and safety initiatives and training.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance requests, repairs, compliance checks and other facilities-related activities.
- Provide administrative and practical support to facilities projects and workplace improvements led by the Facilities Manager.
- Work collaboratively across the Hospitality, Reception and Facilities functions to ensure an exceptional workplace experience for employees and visitors.
- Undertake any other duties within the scope of the role that support the efficient, safe and effective running of the office.
Requirements
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
- A proactive, solution-focused attitude and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
- Competency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
- Basic understanding of health and safety, especially regarding food safety, emergency procedures, and contractor protocols.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow direction.
- Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
- Previous experience in a hospitality or customer service role.
- Some background in facilities management or interest in developing FM skills.
- First Aid and Fire Warden training, or a willingness to undertake training provided by WME.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- General IT systems
- Health and safety
- Food safety
- Emergency procedures
- Contractor protocols
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Discretion
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Facilities management
- First Aid
- Fire Warden training
Location
- Beverly Hills
- Australia
- Chicago
- China
- London
- Miami
- Nashville
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Office-based
Experience Level
- Previous experience in a hospitality or customer service role
- Some background in facilities management or interest in developing FM skills
About the Company
- WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency with over 125 years of experience.
- WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape.
- WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theatre, and more.
- Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, London, Miami, Nashville, and New York.
- WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.
- For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.
Equal Opportunity
- WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
