A template for admin professionals who keep senior leadership running smoothly.
Admin executives provide high-level administrative and operational support, often to a C-suite executive or leadership team. The role goes beyond standard admin — managing complex international travel itineraries, preparing board presentations, coordinating across senior stakeholders, and acting as a gatekeeper and first point of contact for the executive they support. They work in corporate head offices, professional services firms, financial institutions, and large multinationals. Admin executives report directly to the CEO, CFO, or senior director they support and operate with a high degree of trust and discretion.
Detail-oriented Admin Executive with 5 years of experience supporting senior leadership at Big Four firms. Expert at managing complex schedules, coordinating events, and streamlining administrative processes.
Admin Executive CVs must demonstrate discretion, organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Recruiters want to see the level of seniority you supported, the complexity of tasks managed, and your proficiency with business systems.
Calendar and diary management, travel coordination, document management, SAP or Oracle, procurement, event coordination, reporting, minute-taking, and budget tracking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
Underselling your role as "just admin." If you managed 200K in annual procurement, coordinated board meetings, or supported C-suite executives, those are significant responsibilities. Quantify the scale of your work.
Keep your CV to one page. Use a clean, well-organised template that reflects your attention to detail. List your technical skills prominently.
Figures in USD. Ranges reflect mid-level experience (3–7 years). Senior roles and major metro areas typically sit at the top of these bands.
Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and large law firms like Linklaters want admin executives with impeccable professionalism, experience supporting partners or managing directors, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Technology companies like Amazon or Apple want admins who are operationally nimble and comfortable with changing priorities. Large FMCG firms like Unilever or Diageo want execs who can coordinate across global teams and time zones. Show tenure and loyalty on your CV — this role is built on trust, and frequent short stints raise questions.
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