Personal Assistant (PA) to the CEO
Location: Sri Lanka (Colombo preferred) Contract: Full-time Start: As soon as possible
About the Role We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive Personal Assistant to support our CEO. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role for someone who thrives on balancing priorities, protecting time, and keeping everything (and everyone) running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive support: Own the CEO’s calendar, meeting prep, and follow-ups; coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings across time zones.
- Communication: Draft, proofread, and manage emails, briefs, agendas, and presentations; act as a professional point of contact for partners and clients.
- Travel & logistics: Plan complex travel, visas, accommodation, and itineraries; manage expenses and reconciliations.
- Meeting operations: Prepare materials, capture actions, and ensure deadlines are tracked and met.
- Project coordination: Track priorities, maintain to-do lists, chase deliverables, and support light research.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years’ experience as a PA/EA
- Excellent written and spoken English; Sinhala/Tamil a plus.
- Strong calendar and stakeholder management skills; calm under pressure.
- High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and bias to action.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Google Workspace; familiarity with task/notes tools (e.g., Clickup, other AI tools) is a plus.
- Ability to work UK business hours with flexibility for occasional early/late calls.
Nice to Have
- Experience coordinating international travel and events.
- Background in professional services, technology, or finance environments.
- Presentation design and document formatting skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership on high-impact projects.
- Professional development and growth.
How to Apply Please email your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum one page) to praddy@pfconsult.co.uk with the subject line: “PA to CEO – Your Name”. In your cover letter, please include: - Your earliest start date and salary expectations. - A short example of a time you created leverage for an executive (100-150 words).
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.
