Executive & Strategic Assistant

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Job Title: Executive & Strategic Assistant (Remote)

Location: 100% Remote

Type: Flexible (Part-time or Full-time)

Compensation: Competitive based on experience Meaningful equity potential for the right candidate.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a dynamic multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and the founder of a diverse portfolio of ventures. Operating at the intersection of multiple exciting industries our client works in a fast-paced globally distributed environment across the UK Africa and Asia.

This is not a traditional administrative role; it is a unique opportunity to act as a true strategic partner and operational hub for a high-profile leader. We are seeking an Executive & Strategic Assistant to bring structure foresight and momentum to this complex professional world. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organised a world-class communicator and has the commercial awareness to support brand growth manage key projects and engage with high-level stakeholders.

Application Process & Qualifying Questions

To apply please submit your CV and answers to the following qualifying questions. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

1. Describe your experience supporting a senior leader or founder in a fast-paced remote environment. What was the scope of your responsibilities
2. This role requires an exceptional standard of writing. Please submit a draft email to the CEO of another company on behalf of your boss explaining why a meeting that had taken so much effort to coordinate now has to be moved. You will also be required to complete a live written assessment during the interview stage. Are you comfortable with this
3. How do you proactively manage competing priorities for multiple projects or stakeholders Please provide a specific example.
4. Which project management and social media scheduling tools are you most proficient with Please provide links if possible to previous works.
5. What are your availability (part-time/full-time) required compensation rate and the key time zones you can comfortably work across

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary gatekeeper for the founders inbox flagging strategic opportunities and urgent communications.
• Prepare the founder for key meetings with concise briefings relevant documents and contextual summaries.
• Draft high-quality communications on behalf of the founder including executive memos stakeholder emails and official correspondence.
• Conduct thorough research on industry awards partnership opportunities and speaking engagements to drive brand growth.
• Prepare and draft compelling award submissions and applications ensuring a high standard of writing and brand alignment.
• Support the founders professional brand on social media (primarily LinkedIn) by drafting and scheduling thoughtful content.
• Maintain and manage project trackers (e.g. in Notion) to ensure all business verticals and key deliverables are on track.
• Liaise with a diverse range of internal and external collaborators to follow up on action items and ensure project momentum.
• Assist with future travel and calendar coordination as the role evolves.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Project Coordinator or similar role supporting senior leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and produce content that is articulate and authentic.
• A strategic and proactive mindset; able to anticipate needs and add value beyond a given to-do list.
• Excellent attention to detail with a good level of creativity and innovative thinking.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and the professional maturity to engage with senior stakeholders clients and partners.
• Extremely organised with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic remote environment.
• Digitally fluent and highly proficient with tools such as Notion Google Workspace Canva AI tools and social media scheduling platforms.
• Possesses a strong sense of discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality. The role will require the signing of an NDA.
• Must be able to ensure some working overlap with the UK USA Africa and Asia time zones.

On Offer

• Competitive salary/rate (negotiable based on experience).
• Meaningful equity potential for the right long-term partner.
• Flexible part-time or full-time remote working arrangement.
• A unique opportunity to operate at the heart of a diverse portfolio of exciting high-growth ventures.
• Career progression for the right person.
• Some international travel.