Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

This is not a traditional administrative position. It is a strategic and enduring partnership with the Chief Executive Officer — designed for a seasoned professional who finds purpose in operational excellence, leadership support, and long-term organizational impact.
You will be the CEO’s trusted anchor, managing critical decisions, relationships, and priorities that define the company’s success.

Core Mandate

You will operate across three pillars: Strategic Alignment, Operational Leadership, and Executive Continuity.

1. Strategic Alignment

• Translate financial, operational, and project data into actionable insights for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.


• Prepare Board materials, business performance reports, and decision-support analysis.


• Track strategic initiatives and ensure delivery timelines are met.


• Coordinate engagements with Joint Venture partners, regulators, and government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with HEOSL’s strategic direction.

2. Operational Leadership

• Oversee the CEO’s calendar, travel, and high-level meetings across Nigeria and abroad.


• Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO’s office and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring decisions are followed through.


• Draft and review all correspondence, reports, and communications to the highest professional standard.


• Coordinate logistics for strategic meetings, offsites, and leadership events.

3. Executive Continuity & Institutional Memory

• Ensure seamless information flow and documentation across the CEO’s office.


• Maintain oversight of the CEO’s office budget and expense control.


• Lead or support cross-functional projects that improve business performance.


• Guard all sensitive information with absolute discretion and integrity.


• Provide organizational stability and institutional memory through consistent partnership and stewardship.

Who You Are

You are a career executive professional someone who thrives in building long-term impact rather than chasing short-term promotion. You take pride in precision, professionalism, and the quiet influence that drives enterprise success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related quantitative field.


• MBA or relevant advanced qualification preferred.


• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience supporting C-level executives in a high-performance corporate environment ideally within energy, infrastructure, or financial services.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial literacy; able to interpret business data and budgets.


• Expert in developing polished, executive-level presentations.


• Demonstrated skill in translating complex ideas into clear, compelling slides.


• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Google Slides for executive storytelling.


• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.


• Advanced project-management capabilities (Agile, Lean, or PMI preferred).


• Proficient in digital productivity and collaboration tools.


• Deep understanding of organizational dynamics and stakeholder influence.


• A proven ability to anticipate needs and stay three steps ahead

Personal Attributes

• Professional maturity and sound judgment under pressure.


• Unwavering confidentiality and ethical standards.


• Composed, dependable, and deeply reliable over time.


• High emotional intelligence with strong interpersonal tact.


• Commitment to continuity, consistency, and excellence in delivery.

Why Join Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL)

HEOSL offers a high-trust environment where stability, competence, and excellence of execution are valued as much as innovation.
You will operate at the heart of executive decision-making, shaping outcomes that matter while building a lasting career partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team.
We reward integrity, sustained performance, and deep institutional contribution.

Additional Notes
HEOSL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status.

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