Female Personal Assistant

Lightread Consulting is a professional Human Resources (HR) and recruitment agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm primarily helps Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) optimize their workforce by handling end-to-end personnel management. They specialize in candidate screening to ensure businesses hire pre-vetted, reliable workers. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant

Location: Oniru / Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and discreet Personal Assistant to provide administrative and personal support to a busy executive and Christian minister.
• The ideal candidate must be dependable, resourceful, and capable of managing a demanding schedule, handling confidential information, and taking initiative with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily schedules, appointments, meetings, and personal engagements.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, transportation, and accommodation.
• Handle calls, emails, correspondence, and confidential documents.
• Organise meetings, events, conferences, and ministry programmes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other administrative documents.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and commitments to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and service providers.
• Handle personal errands, reservations, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Anticipate needs, resolve logistical challenges, and maintain organised records.
• Provide support during weekend programmes, late-night engagements, and special events.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Must have travelled outside Nigeria or gained international exposure through work, education, or other relevant experiences.
• Excellent organisational, communication, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and calendar management.
• High integrity, discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work weekends, late evenings, and extended hours when required.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. However, the role requires significant flexibility, including weekend work, late-night engagements, and additional hours when necessary.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate is trustworthy, highly dependable, service-oriented, and proactive.
• They must demonstrate sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, anticipate needs, and handle competing priorities professionally with minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly salary of N700,000 – N1,000,000 depending on experience.
• HMO coverage.
• Data and airtime allowance.
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and support organisational and ministry-related activities.