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 leadership of a UK‑based organisation. The role is fully remote and is ideal for a South African professional who can manage executive diaries, travel and communications across time zones.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the diary, travel arrangements and communications for one or more executives.
• Handle incoming correspondence, prepare meeting materials and follow‑up on actions.
• Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders across different time zones.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments, decisions, expenses and confidential documents.
• Use Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom and project‑management tools to support daily operations.
• Assist the wider team with event coordination, reporting and ad‑hoc administrative tasks.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve executive productivity.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience as an executive or personal assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem‑solver with high attention to detail.
• Reliable laptop, stable internet connection and a quiet workspace.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Zoom

What we offer

• Competitive salary of R25,000 per month.
• 100 % remote work with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work with UK senior leadership and develop international executive support experience.