Senior Executive Assistant

About this role

The role is for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director in a growing multi‑business organisation. Based in Lagos, the position covers executive administration, coordination of priorities and strategic follow‑through beyond calendar management. The employer operates across multiple business units and engages with internal and external stakeholders. A high level of discretion, organisation and proactive problem solving is required.

What you would do

• Manage calendars, appointments and travel for the Executive Director and prioritise competing demands.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs and necessary documents in advance.
• Coordinate travel logistics and executive arrangements while protecting preparation time.
• Create daily executive briefs and briefing notes, summaries and reports.
• Research and synthesise information for decision‑ready materials.
• Maintain an action register with owners, deadlines and escalation points.
• Follow up with department heads to ensure timely completion of actions.
• Escalate overdue actions and high‑risk issues as needed.
• Maintain dashboards and trackers for initiatives and KPIs.
• Coordinate meetings and engagements with senior stakeholders and maintain confidential records.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or related field.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years supporting a CEO/Executive Director or equivalent.
• Experience in fast‑paced corporate or multi‑business environments is an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate senior stakeholders and manage confidential information.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and strong Excel reporting skills.
• Ability to produce polished presentations, briefing papers and executive reports.
• Familiarity with project management, scheduling, CRM, document management and AI productivity tools.
• Professional certifications are an advantage.

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