All jobs
Personal Assistant
About this role
A full‑time Personal Assistant position in Lagos (Oniru/Victoria Island) supports a busy executive and Christian minister. The role requires a highly organised, proactive, discreet individual who can manage complex schedules, handle confidential information, and take initiative with minimal supervision. The employer, Lightread Consulting, is a Lagos‑based HR and recruitment firm that helps SMEs with workforce management and candidate screening. The job involves administrative and personal support, travel coordination, meeting and event organisation, and assistance during weekends or late engagements.
What you would do
- Manage daily schedules, appointments, meetings and personal engagements
- Coordinate travel, transport and accommodation arrangements
- Handle calls, emails, correspondence and confidential documents
- Organise meetings, events, conferences and ministry programmes
- Prepare reports, presentations and other administrative documents
- Track tasks, deadlines and commitments for on‑time delivery
- Coordinate with internal teams, external partners and service providers
- Handle personal errands and other assigned duties
- Anticipate needs and resolve logistical challenges
- Provide support during weekend programmes and late‑night engagements
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant
- Must have travelled outside Nigeria or gained international exposure
- Excellent organisational, communication, multitasking and time‑management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and calendar management
- High integrity, discretion, professionalism and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, handle pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Willingness to work weekends, late evenings and extended hours when required
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility for weekends and late hours
Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.