Executive Assistant

Role overview

Eden Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a client for an Executive Assistant to support their CEO on a 5-month contract. This position is suited to someone who can keep busy executive schedules organised, manage communications smoothly, and help daily operations stay on track in a fast-moving professional setting.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the CEO’s calendar, arrange meetings, and organise travel for the CEO and wider executive or management team.
• Draft and prepare presentations, reports, and briefing documents for leadership use.
• Manage communication flow with internal teams and external contacts.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes, and ensure follow-up on agreed action points.
• Handle sensitive correspondence and documents with a high level of care and confidentiality.
• Serve as a point of contact between the CEO, internal stakeholders, and outside partners.

Operational support

• Assist with planning and delivery of strategic initiatives and projects led by the CEO or executive team.
• Help prepare materials required for presentations, reports, and executive briefings.
• Arrange logistics for board meetings, leadership offsites, and corporate events.
• Monitor strategic project progress and support ongoing follow-up actions.

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable senior support role.
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities.
• Clear written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work with discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Capability to juggle several priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Contract details

This is a 5-month contract based onsite in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

Additional information

The role is intended for someone looking to develop a career in executive support. A high degree of professionalism is important, as the position involves regular interaction with senior leadership and external stakeholders.