Executive Assistant – Remote Support for UK Leadership

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and operational support to senior leaders of a UK‑based organisation. This fully remote position is ideal for a South African professional who thrives in a virtual environment and can manage cross‑time‑zone communication.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the diaries, travel arrangements and communications for one or more executives.
• Handle incoming correspondence, prepare meeting materials and follow up on action items.
• Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders across different time zones.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments, decisions, expenses and confidential documents.
• Support event coordination, reporting and ad‑hoc administrative tasks for the wider team.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to boost executive productivity.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an executive or personal assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organisational ability with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.
• Proven capacity to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience with UK‑based clients or employers is a plus.
• Reliable laptop, stable internet connection and a quiet workspace.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Zoom
• Project management tools

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary of R25,000.
• 100 % remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to support senior leadership of a UK company while based in South Africa.