Personal Assistant to Managing Director

About the role

The Managing Director needs a proactive and highly organized Personal Assistant to streamline daily operations, manage schedules, and act as a trusted liaison with internal and external stakeholders. This full‑time position is based in Ikoyi, Lagos, and offers the opportunity to support senior leadership in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the MD’s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the MD and internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Track key deliverables across departments, ensuring timely execution.
• Draft, edit, and manage official correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and notes for meetings.
• Coordinate follow‑up on decisions made during leadership and strategy sessions.
• Assist in planning and executing internal events, board meetings, and strategy workshops.
• Anticipate the MD’s needs and proactively resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Maintain a systematic tracking system for deadlines, goals, and tasks.

Required profile

• HND/BSc degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an administrative, personal assistant, or executive support role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.