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Personal Assistant to the CEO
About this role
A Personal Assistant to the CEO is sought to provide high-level administrative and operational support for the Chief Executive Officer. The role involves managing the CEO’s calendar, coordinating meetings and travel, handling confidential information, and preparing documents and correspondence. The position requires strong discretion, judgement, communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. The employer is StreSERT (Stresert Services Limited), a professional services organisation based in Lagos, focusing on human resources and integrated enterprise solutions.
What you would do
- Manage the CEO's calendar and prioritise engagements
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, follow up on actions
- Screen and respond to emails and calls on the CEO's behalf when authorised
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
- Prepare and format executive documents and presentations
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO, senior management, partners and clients
- Track tasks, deadlines, and ensure timely completion of directives
- Coordinate administrative activities and manage records and expenses for the CEO's office
- Assist with personal appointments and event coordination when required
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Office Administration or related field
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in a similar executive support role
- Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive is highly desirable
- Professional certifications in executive assistance or related fields are a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with calendar management, video conferencing, document management systems, and productivity tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- High integrity, discretion, emotional intelligence and professional maturity
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