About this role
Lightread Consulting is a professional Human Resources (HR) and recruitment agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm primarily helps Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) optimize their workforce by handling end-to-end personnel management. They specialize in candidate screening to ensure businesses hire pre-vetted, reliable workers.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Female Personal Assistant
Location: Oniru / Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and discreet Personal Assistant to provide administrative and personal support to a busy executive and Christian minister.
- The ideal candidate must be dependable, resourceful, and capable of managing a demanding schedule, handling confidential information, and taking initiative with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily schedules, appointments, meetings, and personal engagements.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, transportation, and accommodation.
- Handle calls, emails, correspondence, and confidential documents.
- Organise meetings, events, conferences, and ministry programmes.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other administrative documents.
- Track tasks, deadlines, and commitments to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and service providers.
- Handle personal errands, reservations, and other assigned responsibilities.
- Anticipate needs, resolve logistical challenges, and maintain organised records.
- Provide support during weekend programmes, late-night engagements, and special events.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role.
- Must have travelled outside Nigeria or gained international exposure through work, education, or other relevant experiences.
- Excellent organisational, communication, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and calendar management.
- High integrity, discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to work weekends, late evenings, and extended hours when required.
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. However, the role requires significant flexibility, including weekend work, late-night engagements, and additional hours when necessary.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- The ideal candidate is trustworthy, highly dependable, service-oriented, and proactive.
- They must demonstrate sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, anticipate needs, and handle competing priorities professionally with minimal supervision.
Compensation and Benefits
- Monthly salary of N700,000 – N1,000,000 depending on experience.
- HMO coverage.
- Data and airtime allowance.
- Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and support organisational and ministry-related activities.
Application Closing Date
10th November, 2026.