Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Rocket Sports is a specialist sports marketing agency helping brands, rights holders and athletes navigate the commercial side of sport.

Co-founded by Sir Elton John in 2012, we work with some of the world’s best-known athletes, rights holders, brands and commissioners to create powerful commercial partnerships and original productions.

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager and Executive Assistant to support our CEO and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

Location: Vauxhall, London

Job type: Full-time

Reports to: CEO

Start date: Mid-August 2026

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage the CEO’s diary, meetings, travel and appointments.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations and briefing documents.
• Track actions, deadlines and follow-ups.
• Help the CEO prioritise their time and stay ahead of key commitments.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Support board meetings and shareholder communications where required.

Office Management

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
• Manage suppliers, equipment, subscriptions, facilities and office budgets.
• Ensure the office is organised, welcoming and fully operational.
• Identify ways to improve internal processes and efficiency.
• Provide general administrative and operational support across the business.

HR and Team Support

• Work with our external HR adviser to coordinate key people processes.
• Manage employee records, holidays, onboarding and offboarding.
• Coordinate probation reviews, quarterly reviews and annual appraisals.
• Support recruitment, including arranging interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Prepare HR documentation, offer letters and internal forms.
• Organise company meetings, team events and staff engagement initiatives.
• Help maintain a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Marketing and Communications Support

• Help coordinate company announcements, social media and external communications.
• Keep the Rocket Sports website, credentials and company information up to date.
• Work with external designers and suppliers to maintain a consistent brand.
• Support industry events and initiatives that build Rocket Sports’ profile.
• Assist with awards submissions
• Help organise networking, hosting and thought leadership events

About You

• Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Proactive, confident and comfortable following up on outstanding actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High levels of discretion, judgement and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience supporting HR or finance processes would be beneficial.
• An interest in sport, marketing or the creative industries would be welcome but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Health and life insurance following probation.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Modern office in Vauxhall with secure cycle storage, showers and lockers.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

Rocket Sports is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.