Senior Executive Assistant

About the role

The organisation is looking for a highly capable and trusted Senior Executive Assistant to provide direct support to its Chair and Vice Chair of the Board. This is not a traditional executive assistant position: the role calls for someone who can operate confidently at board level, anticipate priorities, exercise sound judgment and represent senior leadership with the highest level of professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel plans and changing priorities with precision
• Coordinate communication and information flow between the Chair, Vice Chair, Board members, senior executives and key stakeholders
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, presentations, reports and executive correspondence
• Follow up on decisions and action items to ensure timely completion
• Support Board and executive-level meetings with discretion and attention to detail
• Anticipate needs, identify potential issues and take proactive action
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with absolute integrity
• Represent the Chair and Vice Chair professionally in internal and external interactions
• Contribute to selected strategic projects and executive-level initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Significant experience supporting C-level executives, Board members or senior leaders
• Composed, highly organised and able to work closely with senior leadership while moving between strategic priorities and operational details
• High level of discretion, emotional intelligence and professional maturity

Required skills

• Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and strong problem-solving skills