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Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership for a UK company from a remote South African home office. Managing diaries, communications, briefings, follow-ups, confidential matters, and executive operating rhythm on UK business hours.
Responsibilities:
- Own complex diary management across meetings, travel and deadlines
- Triage communications and draft responses in the executive's voice
- Prepare briefings, agendas and papers before every key meeting
- Track actions and decisions, chasing owners until items close
- Coordinate projects, events and stakeholder follow-ups
- Manage confidential matters with judgement and discretion
- Continuously improve the executive's operating rhythm
- Keep the diary confirmed, papers ready, and executive briefings current
- Schedule meetings, draft communications, chase actions, and record decisions
- Maintain current follow-up lists and plan the next week
- Support senior leadership so decisions progress and inboxes do not stall
Requirements:
- 3+ years' experience as an EA supporting senior leadership
- Immaculate written and spoken English, including drafting on a principal's behalf
- Stable fibre internet
- Backup power for load shedding
- Private home office
- Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, calendars, Zoom, and task trackers
- Exceptional prioritisation, follow-through, and stakeholder handling
- Absolute discretion with confidential information
Benefits:
- Full-time remote position working for a UK-based employer
- Competitive salary paid in ZAR
- Long-term stable role
- Supportive team environment
- Direct access to founder-led business
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