Administrative Assistant (Hybrid) Needed at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting Limited – Abuja

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Industry: Business Consulting / Administration
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Company: Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting Limited

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Your Career Starts Here – Join a Purpose-Driven Team at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting Limited

Are you a well-organized, efficient, and proactive individual with a passion for administrative support? Are you looking for a career opportunity that combines flexibility with purpose in a growing consulting firm? Then this could be your moment.

Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting Limited, one of Nigeria’s emerging business consultancy firms, is looking to hire a Hybrid Administrative Assistant in Abuja. This is a full-time position that allows for both remote flexibility and occasional in-office presence, designed to provide the right work-life balance for exceptional professionals.

If you are detail-oriented, good at multitasking, and capable of supporting business processes through strong communication and clerical expertise, we invite you to read on and apply.

About Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting Limited

Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting Limited is a dynamic human capital development and business management consulting firm that offers cutting-edge solutions for public and private organizations. We help our clients solve critical business challenges by aligning people, processes, and performance with strategic goals.

Our services include recruitment, corporate training, HR advisory, organizational development, and performance management systems tailored to meet specific client needs. With our headquarters in Lagos and operational footprints in Abuja, we are committed to providing people-first strategies that drive success.

We believe in people. We believe in process. We believe in results.

The Role: Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations. From organizing files to scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and providing top-tier support to managers and staff, your contributions will be vital to the efficient functioning of the organization.

In this hybrid role, you’ll be working remotely most of the time but must be available to report to the office in Abuja for meetings, events, or critical administrative functions as required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Managing daily office operations and ensuring administrative efficiency
Preparing, formatting, and editing correspondence, reports, and documentation
Handling scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination
Receiving and directing calls, emails, and inquiries to appropriate departments
Maintaining organized filing systems (physical and digital)
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee file management
Assisting in the coordination of training sessions, team meetings, and HR-related activities
Tracking office inventory and coordinating with vendors or suppliers
Drafting internal communications and taking meeting minutes when needed
Performing other administrative tasks as assigned by the line manager

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is not just looking for a job but is ready to grow with us. You should be dependable, self-motivated, and capable of handling confidential information with integrity.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in any relevant discipline (business administration, social sciences, humanities, etc.)
At least 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or clerical role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, or Trello
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills & Qualities

Knowledge of HR practices and procedures (a plus, but not mandatory)
Familiarity with record-keeping and document management systems
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Time-conscious and efficient in meeting responsibilities
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Location Advantage

This position is based in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. While the position is hybrid, candidates must be within Abuja or able to attend in-office meetings when required. Candidates not located in Abuja but willing to relocate may also apply.

Work Environment and Benefits

At Peridot Forte, we believe people perform their best when they are supported and respected. We offer a work environment that emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and respect for personal time.

What You’ll Get:

A flexible hybrid work schedule
Competitive salary and benefits (negotiable and commensurate with experience)
Exposure to top industry experts and ongoing mentorship
Training and career advancement opportunities
A professional environment that values excellence, ethics, and innovation
Supportive and inclusive company culture

What Makes This Role Unique?

Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home most days while still engaging in real-world, in-office interactions.
Room for Growth: As we grow, new roles and responsibilities emerge—meaning more opportunities for advancement.
Multi-disciplinary Exposure: Work with HR professionals, consultants, clients, and other teams across Nigeria.
Client-Facing Opportunities: You may get the opportunity to interface with clients during training sessions or events.

What a Typical Day May Look Like

8:00 AM: Log into your work email, review your calendar, and prepare a to-do list
9:00 AM: Attend a virtual team check-in via Zoom
10:00 AM: Format and send a proposal document to a client
11:00 AM: Draft internal communication for the HR department
12:30 PM: Break and remote check-in with your supervisor
2:00 PM: Update inventory records and coordinate courier pickup
3:00 PM: Take minutes during a scheduled HR briefing
4:30 PM: Upload new employee documents to the digital filing system
5:00 PM: Log off and prepare for tomorrow

You’ll enjoy structure while still having the flexibility that modern professionals desire.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send CVs to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email on or before July 31, 2025.