About the role

Salary: R36 000 – R40 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring an Executive Admin Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You'll support a senior leader directly, managing their diary, inbox and travel so they can focus on the bigger picture.
Key responsibilities

Manage a busy executive diary and resolve scheduling conflicts

Triage and manage the executive's inbox

Coordinate travel bookings and detailed itineraries

Prepare board packs, agendas and minutes for key meetings

Handle confidential information with discretion

What you'll need

Experience supporting senior leaders or executives

Experience with diary and inbox management at a senior level

Strong minute-taking and written communication skills

Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work

Sound judgement and discretion with confidential information

Nice to have

Experience supporting a board or C-suite executive

Familiarity with UK travel booking platforms

Prior remote executive assistant experience

What's on offer
A permanent, fully remote role with a UK employer, working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), working closely with senior leadership.
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Interview prep

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Technology & IT Administration Human Resources Remote Collaboration Executive Admin Senior level

Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Executive Admin Assistant role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at Remote Recruitment?
Which of Administration, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

Practice line

I am interested in the Executive Admin Assistant role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Remote Recruitment needs from this hire.

Executive Admin Assistant

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