Executive Support and Communication Specialist

About the role

The Executive Support and Communication Specialist partners directly with the Chief Executive Officer to maximise the CEO’s effectiveness. This role combines high‑level executive assistance with strategic communication, ensuring the CEO’s time, information flow and public narrative are expertly managed.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, access and priorities, acting as a trusted gatekeeper.
• Prepare and deliver clear, credible leadership messages across internal and external platforms.
• Translate corporate strategy, change initiatives and cultural priorities into aligned communications.
• Support CEO engagements, events, media interactions and stakeholder communications with well‑researched content.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure disciplined follow‑through on all CEO commitments.

Required profile

• Confident, dynamic professional with strong emotional intelligence and presence.
• Excellent at reading audiences and adapting messaging in senior, public and informal settings.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and trusted with confidential information.
• Curious, well‑informed and able to anticipate needs before they arise.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Outlook for email and calendar management.
• Experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) for collaboration.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and other digital communication/social media platforms.