Executive Assistant Volunteer to SkilledUp Life CEO – UK or Europe based

SkilledUp Life Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Executive Assistant Volunteer to SkilledUp Life CEO – UK or Europe based

[All the past Executive Assistant roles were undertaken by EAs from Africa. This time, I would like to give this opportunity to UK or European volunteers]

At SkilledUp Life, we help anyone to gain new experiences and skills that could further their career. At the same time, we help tech startups to survive and thrive through our skilled volunteers. SkilledUp Life's global community now includes over 56,000 volunteers from 144 countries and we have helped 100 tech startups, mainly from the UK and USA.

About the Opportunity:

SkilledUp Life is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our Founder and CEO. This volunteer role offers a unique chance to work closely with top leadership, manage key tasks, and contribute directly to our organization’s success. If you’re highly organized, a strong communicator, and eager to thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Activities

• Working with our founder and CEO.
• Follow-up with the team on the progression of delegated tasks.
• Keep a list of tasks against the CEO and ensure their completion.
• Assist where possible in clearing CEO tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, take notes and follow up with the team members as required.
• Carry out research activities and coordinate with others.
• Continuously monitor and assess the competitive landscape, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the organization.
• Dedicate the required time and effort to meet project deadlines and objectives. Maintain open communication with project leads and team members.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., calendars, task managers, note-taking apps).
• A proactive, resourceful attitude with keen attention to detail.
• Passion for supporting leadership and contributing to organizational growth.
• Remote

Acquired Skills

• Develop the ability to manage complex schedules and prioritize critical tasks.
• Enhance your written and verbal communication through direct collaboration with top leadership and team members.
• Gain experience in overseeing projects, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Improve your research capabilities and learn how to analyze competitive landscapes to support business decisions.
• Build strong skills in juggling multiple responsibilities and coordinating across diverse teams.
• Learn the nuances of supporting executive decision-making and contributing to organizational strategy.

Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:

• Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
• Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume.
• Allow you to add SkilledUp Life Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile.

This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.

Location: M3 4AP, Castlefield, City Centre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom