Personal Assistant

About the role

The Personal Assistant will provide daily administrative support to senior team members at an educational consultancy in Colombo. This full‑time, on‑site position involves managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling travel arrangements to ensure smooth office operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage senior staff calendars and schedule internal and external meetings.
• Organise travel itineraries, accommodation and related logistics.
• Handle incoming phone calls and emails, directing them appropriately.
• Prepare, format and file documents, maintaining accurate records.
• Perform basic clerical duties such as filing, data entry and document preparation.
• Coordinate internal and external communication, ensuring timely follow‑up on tasks.
• Assist with client‑facing activities, including meeting preparation and document collection.

Required profile

• Strong personal assistance and executive administrative skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with professional etiquette.
• Reliable clerical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good computer literacy and prior experience in an administrative or personal assistant role, preferably in education or consultancy.
• Relevant diploma or certification in administration, business or a related field is advantageous.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using email and calendar tools for diary management.
• Filing, data entry and document preparation capabilities.