Senior Executive Assistant, Disney Parks International

Senior Executive Assistant, Disney Parks International

Location: London, United Kingdom Business: Disney Experiences Date posted: Apr. 15, 2026

Job Summary

About the role

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). The Senior Executive Assistant provides efficient executive support for all aspects of the office of the President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International, including other executives as communicated. The role uses business acumen to prioritise, plan, organise and anticipate requirements to assist the President in activities and the smooth running of the business with little direction.

What will you do

• Act as the primary contact for all incoming communication and ensure interactions are handled professionally.
• Proactively manage the President's complex calendar, coordinate meetings, and plan and execute travel arrangements for Disney Parks International and related engagement in Disney's Commercial Inclusion Strategy focus.
• Ensure daily prioritisation of communication, meetings, and action items in a fast-paced environment, working directly with senior executives, teams and external partners across the US, Asia and Europe.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, memos, letters, spreadsheets and other correspondence.
• Provide overall office administration and organisational task support, including screening calls, maintaining filing systems, preparing expense reports, and processing workflow requirements through SAP/Concur.
• Manage all work with the highest degree of confidentiality - exercising discretion, judgment, and diplomacy.
• Display initiative and proactive communication as a consistent means of accomplishing these activities.

What will you bring

Experience

• Proven experience in a global organization, managing calendars, communications and priorities across multiple time zones.
• Extensive, proven administrative experience supporting C-Suite level executives in a corporate environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and support an executive with frequent travel to Asia and Europe.
• Experience working across multiple geographies with cultural sensitivity.

Skills

• Strong internal customer service ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• Solid business acumen to prioritise workload and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information and deal with it discreetly.
• Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to anticipate administrative needs.
• Exemplary planning and organisational skills; able to set priorities, manage details and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships across the segment and enterprise to drive scheduling efficiency and positive outcomes.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn the substance of the President's work to be an effective facilitator within the business unit.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP/Concur; ability to learn new technologies for macOS, iPhone and iPad.
• Experience with Video TeleConferencing and Telepresence (Microsoft Teams and Zoom).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in or with business units located in Asia and Europe is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese, and/or French is beneficial.

What you need to know

• Flexible hours may be required to meet business needs, including evenings to accommodate different time zones in Asia and Europe.
• Flexibility for frequent UK, European or international travel may be required.
• Contribution to ad-hoc projects as the business requires.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Free park entry for you and your family/friends
• Disney discounts on designated products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Disney Experiences

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with core segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney is committed to creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Our operations span more than 40 countries, with employees and cast members creating entertainment experiences that are universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, part of Disney Experiences. The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy, or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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