PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Job ID: JR003132
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Not specified
Job Summary
As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll help create the focus, organisation and momentum that enable effective business leadership.
You’ll manage complex priorities, connect senior stakeholders and ensure the CEO has the information and preparation needed to make informed decisions.
Your judgement, discretion and ability to stay ahead will directly influence executive productivity and stakeholder confidence.
This is a trusted role with broad exposure across the organisation and regular interaction with regional, global and external partners.
What You’ll Be Doing
Create space for strategic leadership by managing a complex diary, resolving conflicts and keeping the CEO focused on the priorities that matter most.
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders, ensuring communication is timely, professional and well coordinated.
Make meetings count by preparing clear briefings and materials, capturing decisions and driving agreed actions through to completion.
Deliver seamless executive travel, events and logistics, anticipating potential issues and putting practical contingency plans in place.
Keep priority initiatives moving by coordinating assignments, monitoring deadlines and supporting collaboration across functions.
Protect confidential information while improving administrative workflows through secure records, accurate expense management and effective use of digital tools.
What You’ll Bring
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Management, Communications or a related discipline.
At least five years of progressive experience in executive or senior administrative support, ideally supporting a CEO or another C-suite leader.
Experience managing demanding schedules, multiple priorities and changing deadlines with limited supervision.
Confidence preparing executive correspondence, presentations, meeting materials, reports and action trackers.
Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the tact and professionalism to engage senior leaders and external partners.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
High integrity, sound judgement and a proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
What You’ll Get In Return
Our benefit brings together your total rewards in one place.
Key benefits we offer include:Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible holiday options
PZ products
Onsite gym (where available).
Application Closing Date4th November, 2026.
Method of Application
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