Diary Manager

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 570,000 - 833,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

UK business hours

Full-time

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Diary Manager for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning a senior stakeholder's calendar end to end.

You will manage a busy diary across time zones, coordinate meetings and travel, and ensure priorities are clearly communicated to internal teams and external contacts. This role operates UK business hours and offers a 100% remote, full-time position with a stable UK employer.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex calendars for a senior stakeholder.
• Advanced experience with Outlook or Google Calendar.
• Familiarity with travel booking platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion.
• Comfortable working UK business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy executive diary across time zones.
• Schedule and reschedule meetings, resolving conflicts proactively.
• Triage inbox and flag priority items.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Prepare daily and weekly schedule briefings.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contacts to confirm appointments.

Job description

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Diary Manager for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning a senior stakeholder's calendar end to end.

Role overview

You will manage a busy diary across time zones, keeping meetings, travel and priorities running smoothly for a senior stakeholder.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a busy executive diary across time zones
• Schedule and reschedule meetings, resolving conflicts proactively
• Triage inbox and flag priority items
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
• Prepare daily and weekly schedule briefings
• Liaise with internal teams and external contacts to confirm appointments

What you will need

• Experience managing complex calendars for a senior stakeholder
• Advanced experience with Outlook or Google Calendar
• Familiarity with travel booking platforms
• Strong attention to detail and discretion
• Comfortable working UK business hours

Nice to have

• Prior experience as a PA or EA
• Experience coordinating across multiple time zones
• Familiarity with expense or travel management tools

What is on offer

• 100% remote – work from anywhere in South Africa
• UK business hours: 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
• Full-time, stable role with a genuine UK employer
• Supportive onboarding and clear expectations from day one

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