Executive Assistant & Governance Co-ordinator

Executive Assistant & Governance Co-ordinator
Dublin 1 ( Fully onsite)
€48,000–€50,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a prestigious and well-established educational institution in Dublin city centre. This is a varied, senior-level role offering the chance to work closely with the CEO while supporting governance, events and key organisational activities.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant & Governance Co-ordinator will oversee the day-to-day administration of the CEO’s office, providing high-level executive support through diary management, correspondence, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and the preparation of reports, presentations and briefing documents. The successful candidate will play a central role in coordinating governance arrangements, organising meetings for senior councils and committees, preparing agendas and meeting papers, drafting minutes, maintaining accurate records and tracking actions to ensure deadlines are met. The role will also involve supporting regulatory compliance, preparing the Annual Report, coordinating organisational projects and assisting with communications.

In addition, the successful candidate will coordinate a varied programme of events, as well as member functions and graduation ceremonies. Responsibilities will also include HR administration across recruitment, onboarding, staff records and training, supporting health and safety compliance, processing invoices and purchase orders, and responding professionally to queries from members, students and other stakeholders. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high standard of service.

The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in a senior executive support, governance administration or comparable coordination role, with previous experience supporting boards, councils or committees.
Apply now for immediate consideration