Personal Secretary To Managing Director

Job Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized, efficient, and trustworthy Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Director. This role involves managing both personal and professional tasks, ensuring that the Director's life and work are seamlessly coordinated. The Personal Assistant will act as a gatekeeper, handling a variety of administrative duties, scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence with discretion and professionalism. Key Responsibilities: Calendar & Schedule Management: Manage the Directors personal and professional calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events. Prioritize appointments and activities based on urgency and importance, ensuring efficient time management. Coordinate personal and business commitments to minimize scheduling conflicts and optimize the Directors time. Prepare meeting agenda and take meeting notes and follow up on action items, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner. Travel & Logistics Coordination: Arrange all aspects of travel, including domestic and international flights, accommodations, and transportation. Manage changes or cancellations related to travel and adjust schedules as needed. Prepare detailed itineraries for business and personal trips, ensuring the Director has all necessary travel documents and information. Communication & Correspondence: Act as the primary point of contact for the Director, handling emails, phone calls, and messages professionally and promptly. Document Preparation & Filing: Organize, prepare, and review documents, reports, presentations, and meeting materials for the Director. Maintain an efficient filing system, ensuring both business and personal documents are organized and easily accessible. Meeting & Event Coordination: Organize meetings, including setting up venues, preparing agendas, and ensuring all required materials are available. Coordinate logistics for both business and personal events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and all details are attended to. Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion, ensuring the Directors privacy is always respected. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred. Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant, or similar administrative role. Prior experience supporting senior executives or leadership is highly preferred. Experience with both business and personal administrative tasks is a plus. Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office tools. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks. Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a high level of discretion. Comfortable working independently and taking initiative in managing tasks. Personal Attributes: Proactive: Ability to anticipate the Director’s needs and take action without constant direction. Reliable & Trustworthy: Dependable in managing both personal and professional tasks, handling sensitive matters with integrity. Adaptable: Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities and demands. Discreet & Professional: Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using technology to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Problem-Solver: Resourceful in handling unexpected situations and resolving issues as they arise.