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Executive Support and Communication Specialist

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Job Description - Executive Support and Communication Specialist

We are seeking an
Executive Support and Communication Specialist to provide high -level support to
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) through proactive executive assistance,
effective stakeholder coordination, and strategic communication. This role is
responsible for managing the CEO’s time, priorities, information flow, and
communications, while ensuring consistent and professional messaging across
internal and external platforms.

 

Key
Responsibilities

  • Manage the CEO’s calendar,
    appointments, travel arrangements, and daily priorities.

  • Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing
    access to the CEO and ensuring effective prioritisation of requests and
    commitments.

  • Coordinate and prepare executive
    meetings, presentations, briefing packs, and correspondence.

  • Draft, edit, and distribute executive
    communications, speeches, presentations, and stakeholder messaging.

  • Support internal communication
    initiatives that promote alignment, engagement, and organisational
    culture.

  • Manage and maintain executive digital
    presence, including professional social media platforms.

  • Coordinate CEO participation in
    events, conferences, media engagements, and stakeholder meetings.

  • Conduct research and prepare content
    to support executive decision -making and public engagements.

  • Maintain confidentiality
    and ensure professional handling of sensitive information.


Requirements

  • 3–7 years of experience in Executive
    Support, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

  • Experience supporting senior
    executives or leadership teams.

  • Proven experience in content
    creation, digital communications, and social media management.

  • Experience coordinating events,
    executive engagements, or public relations activities.

 

Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Marketing,
    Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Administration, or
    a related field.

 

Knowledge and
Skills

  • Executive support and office
    management best practices.

  • Strong written and verbal
    communication skills.

  • Speechwriting, briefing preparation,
    and executive correspondence.

  • Internal and external communication
    strategies.

  • Social media and digital
    communication platforms, including LinkedIn.

  • Research, content development, and
    stakeholder engagement.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and
    digital collaboration tools.

 

Key
Competencies

  • Excellent organisational and
    time -management skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and
    ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Professional presence with high
    levels of emotional intelligence.

  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder
    management abilities.

  • Ability to handle confidential
    information with discretion.

  • Proactive, adaptable, and
    solutions -oriented approach.

  • Strong writing, editing, and content
    development capabilities.

 

Preferred
Experience

  • Experience supporting C -suite
    executives.

  • Exposure to media relations, public
    relations, or corporate communications.

  • Experience working with external
    agencies, service providers, and communication partners.

  • Ability to develop
    compelling content across digital, live, and leadership communication
    platforms.


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