Description
Confidential Secretary To The Chairman
Company: Major Property Development Company – Colombo
Location: Pelawatte, Battaramulla
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Experience: Minimum 5 years
About the Role
We are seeking a professional, proactive and dependable Confidential Secretary to support the Chairman of a leading property development company. You will take ownership of tasks, anticipate needs and follow through without reminders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Chairman
- Manage appointments, meetings, schedules and travel arrangements
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely completion
- Anticipate requirements and act proactively
- Follow up with internal teams and external parties; track pending matters and give timely updates
- Handle confidential documents and sensitive information with complete discretion
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and meeting notes
- Maintain organised, accessible records
- Coordinate with departments and external stakeholders on the Chairman’s behalf
- Handle urgent matters calmly and find practical solutions
- Be available outside normal hours, including weekends, when genuinely required
The Ideal Candidate
- Takes initiative and ownership from start to finish
- Follows up until matters are fully completed
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities
- Works independently with minimal supervision
- Calm, professional and solution-oriented under pressure
- Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Confidential Secretary, Executive Secretary, PA, EA or similar senior role
- Experience supporting a Chairman, Director, CEO or senior executive (an advantage)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong organisation, coordination and follow-up skills
- Good command of MS Office
- Professional appearance and conduct
To Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes by visiting our website:
www.lankastaff.lk
Navigate to the Overseas Jobs section and search for the relevant Job No.10032
You may also apply for other available opportunities.
For inquiries: admin@lankastaff.lk