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AP - Executive Assistant | Remote South Afria

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with experience in project management and operations coordination to provide administrative and operational support to senior leadership. This role combines executive assistance, project coordination, and day-to-day operations management to ensure efficient workflows, effective communication, and the timely completion of business priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strong multitasker who can manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, track project progress, and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Assistance and Administrative Support

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to executives, including calendar management, meeting coordination, appointment scheduling, and travel arrangements.
  • Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, reports, presentations, and other business documents.
  • Manage emails, correspondence, and follow-ups on behalf of executives as needed.
  • Organize and maintain digital files, records, and documentation.
  • Monitor action items and ensure timely follow-up on decisions, commitments, and outstanding tasks.
  • Handle confidential business information with discretion and professionalism.

2. Project Management and Coordination

  • Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring projects to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, task trackers, status reports, and documentation.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, external partners, and stakeholders to align project objectives and deadlines.
  • Track project milestones, identify potential delays or risks, and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Facilitate project meetings, document key decisions, and monitor the completion of assigned action items.
  • Support the implementation of new initiatives, process improvements, and strategic business projects.
  • Maintain visibility of project progress and communicate updates to management.

3. Operations Coordination

  • Coordinate daily business operations to support smooth and efficient organizational workflows.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and administrative processes.
  • Monitor operational tasks, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure accountability across teams.
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions to improve productivity.
  • Coordinate resources, schedules, documentation, and logistics for business activities.
  • Support vendor coordination, procurement requests, and other operational requirements as needed.
  • Maintain operational records, trackers, and reports to support management decisions.

4. Communication and Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as a central point of coordination between executives, employees, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication and information sharing across departments.
  • Follow up on pending requests, deliverables, and commitments to ensure timely resolution.
  • Prepare clear and concise updates, summaries, and reports for leadership.
  • Assist in coordinating internal meetings, business events, and team activities.

5. Reporting and Process Improvement

  • Prepare regular administrative, project, and operational reports.
  • Maintain dashboards, spreadsheets, and tracking systems to monitor progress and performance.
  • Support data gathering, analysis, and documentation for business planning and decision-making.
  • Recommend improvements to administrative workflows, project tracking, and operational processes.
  • Assist with the implementation of productivity tools, project management systems, and other business applications.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Project Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, or in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting executives and coordinating projects or business operations.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly spreadsheets, presentations, calendars, and document management.
  • Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp, Jira, or similar platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting senior executives, directors, or business owners.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and monitoring project deliverables.
  • Knowledge of business operations, workflow management, and process improvement.
  • Experience creating SOPs, reports, dashboards, and project documentation.
  • Familiarity with task automation, productivity tools, and digital workflow systems.
  • Experience working with remote or distributed teams is an advantage.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
  • 100% remote role — work from home anywhere in the Philippines
  • Paid local holidays aligned with the UK business calendar
  • Opportunities for training and professional growth
  • Work directly with a supportive UK team — no agency middleman
  • Long-term engagement with a stable and growing business
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