Personal Assistant to Director
About the Employer
Job Description
WE ARE HIRING
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR
We are a 35 year old, successful real-estate development company with multiple projects in our portfolio. Some of our projects include The Little England Cottages, Nuwara Eliya and The De Saram Residencies luxury apartment complex, Mount Lavinia.
Job Location: Mount Lavinia.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments and travel arrangements, often across different time zones.
- Handling phone calls, emails, and correspondence on behalf of the Director, prioritizing and filtering information as needed (drafting responses, preparing agendas and taking minutes).
- Acting as a point of contact between the Director and internal/external stakeholders.
- Depending on the Director’s needs, arranging personal appointments or travel.
- Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining the utmost confidentiality.
- Organizing company meetings, preparing meeting rooms, distributing materials, and taking minutes.
- Support cross-functional teams such as HR and Finance when required.
- Maintaining organized filing systems (both physical and electronic) and ensuring efficient data management.
- Facilitating internal and external communication, potentially drafting company-wide announcements or newsletters.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or hospitality industry.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Sinhala (both written and spoken).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- A diploma or professional qualification in HR Management is an added advantage.
- Candidates below 35 years are preferred.
- Having a valid driver’s license is an added advantage.
Please send in your CV to : [email protected] with subject: “Position”_“Full Name” eg: secretary cum administrative officer _Saman Kumara.
OR
Whatsapp your CV to +94 773727372
Please include non-related referees and a recent photograph of yourself.
