Operations & Speaker Liaison Coordinator

7 hours ago

South Africa Remote Recruitment Full time

Job Title

Operations & Speaker Liaison Coordinator

Job Overview

Join a prestigious London-based speakers agency that works exclusively with some of the world's most respected thought leaders—politicians, economists, academics, and global business figures. We're seeking an experienced and exceptionally organised Operations & Speaker Liaison Coordinator to manage all post-contract logistics for high-profile speaking engagements.

You'll serve as the vital link between corporate clients and high-profile speakers, ensuring flawless event delivery through expert travel coordination, clear communication, and a calm, solutions-driven approach. This is a fully remote role based in South Africa, working UK business hours, and suited to someone with international operations experience and the confidence to work with global C-suite stakeholders and their teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all post-contract logistics between speakers and clients, including travel, briefing calls, and scheduling (note: no sales involved).

  • Coordinate complex international travel itineraries: flights, trains, hotels, and transfers.

  • Liaise directly with speakers, their EAs, and client-side stakeholders to ensure alignment on timing, format, presentations, and expectations.

  • Act as the calm, professional point of contact for high-profile individuals and executives around the world.

  • Handle last-minute changes, challenges, and pressure with a solutions-focused mindset.

  • Keep meticulous records and manage all activities using Zoho CRM and Microsoft Office tools.

  • Support cross-border communication across time zones with exceptional clarity and diplomacy.

  • Ensure every event runs smoothly from a logistics and stakeholder perspective.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a high-level Executive Assistant or Operations Coordinator, supporting international directors or C-suite stakeholders.

  • Demonstrable international operations experience, including cross-time-zone communication and complex global travel coordination.

  • Experience as the primary liaison for senior and high-profile stakeholders, including politicians, HNWIs, or Fortune 500 executives.

  • Exceptional English communication skills—both written and verbal—with a polished, professional manner.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent events and stakeholder groups without errors.

  • Calm, diplomatic, and solutions-driven under pressure—especially when plans change.

  • Comfortable "handholding" high-profile speakers when needed, e.g. resolving lost itinerary issues or last-minute travel changes.

  • Highly detail-oriented and organised, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

  • Confident using CRM systems (preferably Zoho) and Microsoft email and calendar tools.

  • Based in South Africa with reliable internet and a fully remote working setup.

  • Full availability during UK business hours and flexibility around event-related scheduling.

Ready to begin the role around end of January, pending final sign-off.

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