Personal Assistant to the Founder at a HR Advisory Company - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client in HR advisory is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Founder

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client  is looking to hire an organized and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support our Founder in managing their professional responsibilities.
• The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner, ensuring efficiency, prioritization, and seamless coordination across all areas of the Founder’s affairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Founder's calendar, including scheduling meetings, sending reminders and taking notes.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the Founder and internal/external parties.
• Draft, review, and manage communication on behalf of the Founder including emails and phone calls.
• Prepare materials for presentations, projects and meetings which include but are not limited to gathering information through research, drafting, editing and organising content/write-ups, creating visual aids and technical setup.
• Organise and coordinate events, both professional and personal eg conferences and social gatherings including the logistical aspects, from venue selection to guest management.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all matters related to the Founder, and handle sensitive information with utmost discretion.
• Perform other tasks as required by the job role to ensure the smooth operation of the Founder’s affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role, ideally supporting senior leadership.
• Degree in Business Administration, Communication and Public Relations, English or related field.
• Proficiency in Productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office etc).

Must have skills:

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate the needs of the Founder.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.