Braeburn Schools Limited is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide high-level, strategic, administrative and operational support to the CEO. This role covers a broader range of responsibilities beyond basic administration.
Key Responsibilities
include.
- Executive
Support: Manage complex calendars, prioritize correspondence, draft
high-quality reports, speeches, and presentations. Prepare materials for
key meetings and anticipate the CEO’s needs.
- Strategic
Liaison: Act as the communication bridge between the CEO and
internal/external stakeholders including board members, parents, staff,
and partners.
- Project
Coordination: Support strategic initiatives by tracking performance
indicators, managing projects and deadlines, and ensuring deliverables are
met.
- Meeting
and Event Management: Plan and organize meetings, take minutes, and follow
up on action points.
- Coordinate
strategic events and workshops.
- Travel
and Logistics Management: In liaison with the Administration Assistant –
HR, make arrangement for domestic and international travel for the CEO,
including itineraries, visas, accommodation, and contingency planning.
- Confidentiality
and Office Management: Handle sensitive documents with discretion and
maintain secure records.
- Leadership
Support: Assist the CEO in monitoring and ensuring follow-through on key
strategic initiatives and priorities.
Experience
and Competencies required;
- A
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field like Business
Administration or Secretarial Studies.
- Relevant
certifications in office administration, secretarial would be
advantageous.
- At
least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant to CEO or Senior
Officer, preferably in an international school set up.
- Exceptional
organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Proficiency
in relevant Microsoft Office, Google platform.
- Meticulous
attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Adaptability
and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
- Proactive
and solution-oriented problem-solving.
How to Apply
If you possess the required qualifications and are passionate
about contributing to a vibrant educational community, we invite you to apply
by submitting your cover letter, resume indicating three (3) professional
referees and filled employment form click
here to download) to hr@braeburn.ac.ke by
Friday 11th July 2025. Anticipated Reporting date is 1st August 2025
