About Company

The Transcorp Hilton Abuja is an iconic, award-winning 5-star hotel situated in the heart of Nigeria’s capital city. For decades, we have been the premier destination for international dignitaries, business leaders, and discerning travelers, consistently setting the standard for luxury and hospitality in West Africa. As a flagship property within the globally renowned Hilton Worldwide portfolio, our mission is to be the most hospitable company in the world by delivering exceptional experiences to every guest, every time.

Our team is the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, where our team members are empowered to grow and build fulfilling careers. Working at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja means being part of a legacy of impeccable service and representing a brand that is synonymous with quality and trust around the globe.

Job Description

Are you an exceptionally organised, proactive, and discreet professional, ready to operate at the highest level of the hospitality industry? The Transcorp Hilton Abuja is seeking a world-class Executive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive, confidential, and professional support to our General Manager. This is a senior administrative role that sits at the very heart of our hotel’s leadership team and is critical to our operational success.

As the General Manager’s trusted right-hand, you will be responsible for ensuring their time is optimized and their office is run with seamless efficiency and foresight. You will act as a key gatekeeper and a primary liaison between the GM’s office and other stakeholders. We are looking for a true career professional who can anticipate needs, manage complex logistics with grace, and represent the Executive Office with the utmost poise and confidence. This is not an entry-level position.

What You Will Do

• Act as the primary gatekeeper and first point of contact for the General Manager’s office, handling all inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactively manage and maintain an extremely active and complex calendar of appointments, executive meetings, and international travel.
• Prepare, proofread, and coordinate all confidential correspondence, strategic reports, and high-level presentations for the General Manager.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information relating to the hotel’s operations, staff, and guests with the utmost integrity.

Why Join Us

• Secure a prestigious position within the executive team of Abuja’s most iconic and influential 5-star hotel.
• Align your professional career with the globally respected Hilton brand, an undisputed leader in the international hospitality industry.
• Receive a highly competitive executive-level salary and a comprehensive benefits package befitting a senior role.
• Play a pivotal and highly visible role in the success of a landmark institution and grow your career at a senior administrative level.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage all incoming communications for the General Manager, including screening and prioritizing phone calls, emails, and inquiries, and determining the appropriate course of action.
• Independently coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including visa applications, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and detailed itineraries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all logistics for executive meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials, taking accurate minutes, and following up on action items.
• Confidently liaise with other hotel department heads, corporate executives, high-profile guests, government officials, and external stakeholders on behalf of the General Manager.
• Prepare and edit confidential correspondence, memos, reports, presentations, and other documents to the highest professional standard of quality and accuracy.
• Manage the Executive Office's budget, accurately process expense reports, and handle other related financial and administrative tasks.

Required Skills

• Exceptional organisational, planning, and time-management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities flawlessly.
• A very high level of proficiency and speed in the full Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional, and articulate etiquette suitable for an executive environment.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, anticipate needs, and be exceptionally proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• The utmost level of discretion, personal integrity, and a deep understanding of the importance of confidentiality is non-negotiable.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Communications, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of verifiable, direct experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to a senior-level executive (e.g., MD, CEO, GM, Director).
• Previous experience within the 4 or 5-star hospitality industry will be considered a very strong and distinct advantage.
• You must have the pre-existing legal right to work in Nigeria.

Perks & Benefits

• A highly competitive executive administrative salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance (HMO) for you and your eligible family members.
• A robust contributory pension scheme in full compliance with Nigerian law.
• Generous annual leave allowance and access to the Hilton GO program for discounted hotel stays worldwide.
• Daily duty meals and complimentary laundry/dry-cleaning services for your professional attire.

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