Executive & Personal Assistant to the Chairman

Centro Specialists Co.Ltd.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro Specialists Co.Ltd. is seeking an exceptionally intelligent, articulate Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant to provide gatekeeping, administrative and lifestyle support to a principal.

The role demands elite-level service, discretion, and polished presentation in fast-paced, premium environments. The successful candidate will manage communications, calendar, and travel logistics with flawless professionalism, interfacing with senior executives and international partners.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in ultra-premium customer relations or elite hospitality.
• Experience serving Premium Class cabins for a top-tier global carrier.
• Bachelor's degree preferred from a reputable institution.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal’s primary liaison and gatekeeper, managing all incoming communications, invitations, and requests with discretion and tact.
• Manage the principal’s daily schedule, personal appointments, social calendar, and engagements, anticipating needs and adapting to real-time changes.
• Oversee personal logistics and lifestyle management, coordinating with various individuals to ensure the principal’s daily comfort and well-being.
• Accompany the principal to high-level corporate events, state functions, and social gatherings, providing seamless on-site support and ensuring all protocol requirements are met.
• Draft, review, and manage sensitive correspondence, speeches, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and a sophisticated tone.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion regarding all business, personal, and family matters.

Skills

Executive support

Premium travel

English fluency

Discretion

Diplomatic interface

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an exceptionally intelligent, articulate, and polished Executive Assistant/ Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive gatekeeping, administrative, and lifestyle support to a prominent principal. This role requires a unique blend of corporate administrative excellence and elite-tier internal and external support.

The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic, be articulate, and have a background in premium international travel or luxury guest relations. Must be very familiar with the rigorous standards of global environments. As the principal’s primary point of contact, you will regularly interact with senior executives, foreign and local dignitaries and officials. Impeccable presentation, outstanding communication skills, and a commitment to service excellence are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the principal’s primary liaison and gatekeeper, managing all incoming communications, invitations, and requests with discretion and tact.
• Manage the principal’s daily schedule, personal appointments, social calendar, and engagements, anticipating needs and adapting to real-time changes.
• Oversee personal logistics and lifestyle management, coordinating with various individuals to ensure the principal’s daily comfort and well-being.
• Accompany the principal to high-level corporate events, state functions, and social gatherings, providing seamless on-site support and ensuring all protocol requirements are met.
• Draft, review, and manage sensitive correspondence, speeches, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and a sophisticated tone.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion regarding all business, personal, and family matters.

Required Qualifications and Profile

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in ultra-premium customer relations, elite hospitality, or international aviation including experience serving Premium Class cabins for a top-tier global carrier.
• A bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution is preferred, demonstrating strong intellectual capability and critical thinking skills.
• Impeccable personal presentation, both confidence and humility; reflecting the high-profile nature of the principal’s circle.
• Superior verbal and written English communication skills, with an articulate, refined, and confident speaking manner.
• Extensive experience or comfort in high-protocol environments, with a natural ability to interface seamlessly with diplomats, government officials, and C-suite executives.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, situational awareness, and a proactive, intuitive approach to anticipating a principal’s personal and professional needs.
• A noteworthy work ethic, characterized by resilience, flexibility, high availability, and a calm demeanor under high-pressure scenarios.