Executive Assistant (Remote)

About the role

Laneway Education is looking for an Executive Assistant to act as the CEO's right hand in a fully remote, full-time permanent position. The role is described as a genuine partnership: anticipating needs before they are asked, managing calendars and communications, and serving as the main point of contact across the business when the CEO is engaged elsewhere. It requires excellent judgement, maturity and absolute discretion.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, meetings, travel and correspondence with precision
• Act as the first point of contact, screening and prioritising what needs the CEO's attention
• Track outstanding tasks, decisions and commitments and follow up so nothing slips through the cracks
• Make time-sensitive decisions on the CEO's behalf within clearly agreed boundaries
• Handle sensitive business and personal matters with discretion and professionalism
• Liaise with senior executives, board members, clients and external stakeholders on the CEO's behalf
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and follow-ups across departments as directed by the CEO
• Assist with a mix of business and personal administrative tasks, exercising initiative

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience supporting a CEO, senior executive or business owner
• Sharp judgement and the emotional maturity to read situations and respond appropriately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Unflappable under pressure, highly organised and comfortable working autonomously
• Absolute discretion and trustworthiness with confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly across all levels of the organisation

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
• Project management tools such as Asana, Trello or similar
• Video conferencing platforms
• Ability to track multiple mini-projects across colleges and pick up new software quickly

What we offer

• A close, trusted working relationship with the CEO and senior leadership
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making across a diversified portfolio
• A role where initiative and good judgement are genuinely valued