Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals.Job Brief

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who will provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership, ensuring effective coordination of schedules, communications, and business activities.
The role involves managing mail and calendar functions, preparing executive reports and documentation, and executing assigned tasks to support day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level executive support to senior leadership
Manage calendar scheduling, meetings, and travel coordination
Handle email management, including review, drafting, and responses
Perform financial analysis and support basic reporting where required
Prepare and package business documents, presentations, and reports
Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagements
Act as a liaison between executives and clients, partners, and teams
Ensure effective communication flow and follow-ups across functions
Maintain confidential records and sensitive information with discretion
Support decision-making through research, data gathering, and insights
Track action items and deliverables to ensure timely execution
Assist in project coordination and administrative oversight.

KPIS

Manage mail and calendar coordination, including scheduling and prioritization
Prepare executive reports, presentations, and briefing documents
Execute assigned instructions, tasks, and operational activities efficiently
Handle internal and external stakeholder management and communication
Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks in the Principal’s workflow
Implement improvements to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or HND in a relevant field
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role
Proven background in finance, with ability to support financial analysis and reporting
Experience in external relations and stakeholder engagement
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.

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Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals.Strategic Context of the Role

The Executive Assistant will function as a strategic extension of the Director’s office within the private enterprise, ensuring that the executive remains fully informed, and operationally effective in their responsibilities.
The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of strategy and executive coordination, ensuring that the Director’s influence and decisions are supported by accurate insights, structured analysis, and timely follow-through.

Core Responsibilities
Corporate Interface & Board Coordination:

Serve as the primary coordination point between the Director and the company.
Prepare, consolidate, and distill board papers, management reports, and strategic updates.
Track board resolutions, strategic initiatives, and agreed action items to ensure implementation discipline.

Governance & Execution Oversight:

Track executive decisions, strategic resolutions, and key executive commitments to ensure they are properly implemented.
Ensure accurate documentation of board discussions and decisions, with clear follow-up and timely escalation of critical issues.

Executive Representation:

Represent the Executive in selected internal corporate meetings where appropriate.

Confidentiality & Institutional Integrity:

Handle highly sensitive financial, strategic, and governance information with strict confidentiality.
Exercise sound judgment in filtering, prioritizing, and escalating issues requiring executive attention.

Success in This Role

Measured by the Director’s effectiveness, board influence, and strategic impact. The candidate will:
Deliver Decision-Ready Support: Provide concise, insightful, board materials and strategic briefings.
Ensure Execution Discipline: Track board resolutions and executive commitments with clear follow-through.

Requirements

Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree
0-2 years’ experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, executive advisory, or board-level executive support within a structured organization.
Demonstrated ability to interpret financial statements, operational performance reports, and strategic proposals, translating them into decision-ready executive insights.
Advanced analytical capability, including synthesizing complex multi-source information into concise board-ready briefs and designing KPI dashboards to monitor strategic execution.
Exceptional executive communication skills, with the confidence and maturity to engage senior leadership and operational heads effectively.
High professional maturity, discretion, and institutional judgment, with disciplined follow-through on sensitive, high-impact matters.
Not more than 28 years.
Must reside in or around Ilorin, or be willing to relocate.
Gender: Female (Preferred)

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