Executive Assistant to CEO

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Credit Union membership

Mentoring programmes

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment in Dublin is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer for a hybrid role (2-3 days in the office). The position offers €41,500–€48,500 plus a generous pension and benefits, full-time, permanent.

You will work closely with the CEO, the Senior Manager Company Secretary and the Executive Committee to drive operational excellence, maintain confidentiality and manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven history supporting C-suite executives, board members or senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high discretion.
• Experience handling confidential information and sensitive governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and optimising the CEO’s schedule to align with strategic goals.
• Serve as diplomatic first point of contact for the CEO with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for executive meetings and major events.
• Prepare briefing books, board presentations and executive correspondence.
• Navigate governance, legal and HR matters with good judgment and discretion.

Skills

C-suite support

Microsoft 365

Business writing

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

SuccessFactors

Job description

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Dublin 2 (Hybrid - 2-3 Days In-Office) - €41,500 – €48,500 + Pension & Benefits - Full-Time, Permanent Position

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join a purpose-driven Irish enterprise leading the nation’s transition toward net-zero carbon. Operating at the apex of executive leadership, this role acts as the strategic operations partner to the Chief Executive Officer.

You will work in close coordination with the CEO, the Senior Manager Company Secretary and the wider Executive Committee to drive operational excellence and protect executive focus.

An Overview of the Role:

This position goes far beyond traditional administrative support. It requires dynamic problem‑solving, strategic intuition and high emotional intelligence. As the primary gatekeeper and facilitator for the CEO’s office, you will interface regularly with board members, senior ministers, commercial partners and international stakeholders while maintaining total confidentiality.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Proactively shaping and optimising the CEO’s schedule, anticipating competing demands and ensuring time is deployed against key strategic goals.
• Acting as a diplomatic first point of contact for the CEO, building credible, high‑trust relationships across internal leadership teams and key external bodies.
• Directing end-to‑end logistics for Executive Committee meetings, board engagements and major corporate leadership events.
• Synthesizing complex organisational information to produce high‑grade briefing books, board presentations, strategic reports and executive correspondence.
• Navigating sensitive commercial, legal, governance and human resources matters with flawless judgment and absolute discretion.

Who this role would suit:

We are seeking an established EA who takes genuine pride in enabling executive effectiveness within complex, fast‑paced environments. You naturally project authority, possess sharp business acumen and remain composed under high pressure.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Significant career history supporting C‑suite executives, Board members or Senior Vice Presidents within complex corporate, public sector or regulated environments.
• Deep proficiency across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with a clear advantage for experience in enterprise platforms such as SAP, SharePoint or SuccessFactors.
• Precision writing capabilities and refined verbal diplomacy, capable of adapting to different high‑level audiences.
• Natural foresight - the ability to anticipate operational bottlenecks three steps ahead and resolve scheduling conflicts independently.
• Absolute discretion, unwavering ethics and sound commercial judgment.

What the organisation offers:

You will join an organisation recognised for its progressive culture and outstanding employee care:

• Annual Salary of €41,500 – €48,800 depending on experience, supported by an industry‑leading pension plan.
• Strong commitment to well‑being, featuring enhanced parental leave policies, employee assistance programs and an on‑site Credit Union.
• Active investment in your professional journey through formal mentoring, career development frameworks and a vibrant corporate social community.