Personal Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant, Business & Projects to work closely with a senior executive across business, technology, investments, professional services, projects, and public-facing engagements.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

Research and Writing:

• Conduct research on businesses, industries, technology, investments, markets, people and emerging opportunities.
• Prepare research notes, briefing papers, articles, presentations, talking points and other written materials.
• Read widely and stay informed about technology, business, markets and relevant current affairs.
• Turn information into clear, useful and actionable insights.

Executive and Meeting Support:

• Attend meetings with the Managing Partner where required.
• Prepare meeting materials and background research.
• Take notes and track action points.
• Follow up with relevant people to ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Assist with correspondence, appointments, schedules, and other executive priorities.
• Draft and send professional emails where required.

Projects and Execution:

• Support the execution of business and personal projects from idea to completion.
• Coordinate people, tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Research vendors, service providers, partners, and potential opportunities.
• Follow up consistently on outstanding tasks.
• Help turn ideas into actual projects and outcomes.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks rather than waiting to be reminded.

Presentations:

• Prepare professional PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides presentations.
• Assist with research, structure, and content for presentations.
• Be comfortable presenting information and ideas confidently.
• Be able to communicate clearly and intelligently in front of a room.

Events:

• Assist with planning, organising, and executing meetings, conferences, dinners, launches, and other events.
• Coordinate logistics, guests, speakers, vendors and programmes.
• Attend events and provide on-the-ground support.
• Assist with moderating or hosting events where required.

Social Media and Content:

• Manage and publish content across relevant social media platforms.
• Research content ideas and identify interesting topics and trends.
• Write captions and short-form content.
• Help develop and maintain a consistent online presence.
• Understand what makes content interesting, useful, and shareable.
• Be genuinely good at social media, not merely someone who uses Instagram and TikTok personally.

Video and Creative:

• Basic video editing skills are not mandatory but are highly desirable.
• Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools will attract a premium above the standard salary.
• The ability to film, edit, and produce short-form video content will be a significant advantage.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• A minimum of an HND in a related field
• Business-minded. This is mandatory.
• Intelligent, curious, and commercially aware.
• An excellent researcher and writer.
• Confident speaking and presenting.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new tools quickly.
• Very good at social media.
• Comfortable attending meetings and interacting with senior professionals.
• Capable of organising and moderating events.
• A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Resourceful and capable of solving problems independently.
• Detail-oriented while also able to see the bigger picture.
• Presentable, polished, and appropriately dressed for professional environments.
• Discreet and capable of handling confidential information.
• Energetic and willing to get involved in execution.