Executive Assistant

About the Position

Our client, a leading employer in the Clonmel region of Co. Tipperary, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in making a meaningful difference and understands the value that exceptional executive support can bring to senior leadership and the wider business. If this sounds like you, please apply today.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and prioritising competing demands
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries
• Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence and reports, papers, and presentations to a professional standard
• Act as the first point of contact for the CEO, screening and managing calls, emails, and visitors with discretion
• Organise and minute meetings tracking action points through to completion
• Handle sensitive and confidential information relating to the business, leadership team, and stakeholders with absolute discretion
• Liaise with stakeholders and clients on the CEO’s behalf representing them professionally at all times
• Proactively manage tasks to ensure a smooth workflow

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting C-Suite or senior leadership
• Advanced Excel knowledge (formulas, pivot tables, data organisation, reporting)
• Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Word with the ability to produce polished, presentation-ready documents
• Exemplary self-organisation and time management, able to juggle multiple priorities under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in written communication and scheduling accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and external contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Honest, trustworthiness, and absolute discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and proactively find solutions to issues should they arise
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable under pressure and changing business priorities
• Discretion and integrity
• Composure under pressure
• Diplomacy and professionalism
• Reliability and consistency
• Initiative and proactivity

We Offer

This is a permanent fully onsite position, based in Clonmel Co. Tipperary, offering a competitive salary to reflect the complexities and responsibilities of the role plus benefits package, depending on the successful candidate’s experience. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and HR solutions provider, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with exciting career opportunities. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation in the recruitment industry.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying or want to know more about this role, please contact Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to [email protected]. For a full list of our open jobs, please have a look at cpl.com.