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Executive Assistant job description

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Use this free Executive Assistant job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.

What does a Executive Assistant do?

An Executive Assistant provides high-level support to a senior leader — managing their schedule, communications, and priorities so they can focus on the big picture.

Executive Assistant responsibilities

  • Manage the executive's calendar, meetings, and travel
  • Screen and prioritise emails, calls, and requests
  • Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations
  • Coordinate projects and follow up on actions
  • Act as a liaison between the executive and stakeholders
  • Handle confidential information with discretion

Executive Assistant requirements

Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.

  • Must have: Proven experience supporting senior leaders
  • Must have: Exceptional organisation and time management
  • Must have: Strong written and verbal communication
  • Must have: Discretion, professionalism, and initiative
  • Nice to have: Experience in the relevant industry
  • Nice to have: Advanced office-software skills
  • Nice to have: Project-coordination experience

Executive Assistant job description template

Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.

Executive Assistant
[Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time]

ABOUT THE ROLE
An Executive Assistant provides high-level support to a senior leader — managing their schedule, communications, and priorities so they can focus on the big picture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Manage the executive's calendar, meetings, and travel
• Screen and prioritise emails, calls, and requests
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations
• Coordinate projects and follow up on actions
• Act as a liaison between the executive and stakeholders
• Handle confidential information with discretion

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Must have:
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders
• Exceptional organisation and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Discretion, professionalism, and initiative
Nice to have:
• Experience in the relevant industry
• Advanced office-software skills
• Project-coordination experience

WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary: [range]
• [Benefits, flexibility, growth]

HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].

Tips to attract the best candidates

  1. Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
  2. Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
  3. Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
  4. Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.

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