Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to CEO | 3-Month Remote Contract

The Opportunity

Randstad is excited to be supporting our valued business partner, a market leader in professional services, to source an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO for an immediate 3-month contract.

This high-impact, 100% remote position places you at the strategic core of an established regional network. As a trusted partner to executive leadership, you will oversee C-suite workflow, manage complex Board governance, and take full ownership of planning and delivering a major 150-person national conference.

Why You Should Apply

• Executive Impact: Work directly alongside senior leadership, acting as the primary point of coordination across a respected professional network.
• Flagship Event Ownership: Lead the end-to-end event strategy, run sheets, and logistics for a premier 150-person annual conference.
• Total Work Flexibility: Enjoy a fully remote working arrangement while remaining seamlessly connected through modern enterprise technology.
• Modern Tech Environment: Utilise cutting-edge tools including AI Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and advanced Office suites.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Operations & Workflow: Provide proactive administrative support to the CEO, managing complex diaries, prioritising commitments, managing inboxes, and preparing pre-meeting briefs and network bios.
• Event & Conference Delivery: Lead the planning, coordination, run sheets, and session materials for an annual 150-person conference and associated network forums.
• Board & Governance Support: Coordinate executive and Board meetings, prepare agendas, draft discussion recaps, take formal minutes, and track action registers.
• Travel Coordination: Manage domestic and international travel logistics, accommodation, transfers, and comprehensive briefing packs for the CEO, Chair, and Board members.
• Documentation & Digital Tools: Produce executive-level PowerPoint presentations, Word reports, and Excel spreadsheets using SharePoint, Teams, and AI Copilot.

Key Criteria & Requirements

• Event Coordination (Essential): Demonstrated experience in successfully organising large-scale corporate events and conferences for 150+ attendees.
• C-Suite Support Experience: Proven track record providing high-level executive support to a CEO or senior executive within a multi-entity or networked environment.
• Governance Expertise: Skilled in Board minute-taking, agenda preparation, and tracking action registers.
• Travel Management: Hands-on experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel itineraries.
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and AI Copilot.
• Professional Attributes: High autonomy, exceptional written and verbal communication, absolute discretion, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Contract Details

• Duration: Full-time, 3-month contract commencing immediately in October 2026.
• Location: 100% Remote.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.