Administrative Assistant, Accor One Living

RAFFLES; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality leader in Dubai is seeking an experienced executive assistant. The role involves managing schedules, logistical coordination, and communication for senior executives. Applicants should have a BA in business administration, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in English and Microsoft Office. Join a well-established team with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in hotel/residential development.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Power user of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars and appointments.
• Handle travel and logistical coordination.
• Prepare professional communications on behalf of executives.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills (SharePoint, OneDrive)

Education

BA in business administration or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable, and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues, and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,

Join us and become a Heartist.

About Accor One Living...

Accor One Living is an industry-first mixed-use platform, focused on the development and operation of branded residences. Leveraging Accor’s two decades of residential experience pioneered under iconic brands like Fairmont and Raffles, the Group is now developing trend-setting residential solutions across luxury, lifestyle, premium, and midscale segments. Accor One Living also supports the development of other innovative products that enable real estate investors to unlock value in mixed-use developments anchored by hotels and resorts, including private clubs, extended stay hotels, and coworking solutions.

Job Description

What you will be doing, reporting to SVP, Accor One Living, Global Mixed-Use Development:

• Manage executive calendars, appointments, and prioritize scheduling requirements
• Handle travel and logistical coordination for Dubai-based team members
• Manage expense reporting, purchase orders, and invoicing
• Coordinate in-person and logistical requirements for the Dubai-based members of the team (such as IT requirements, arrangements for client meetings, etc.)
• Prepare professional communications and correspondence on behalf of executives
• Support coordination of residential marketing partnership opportunities for development partners in EMEA
• Support coordination of internal meetings and ensure accuracy of minutes and action items as required
• Support in information and data management as it relates to residential projects

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum post-secondary education (college or university), BA in business administration or equivalent strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience (in the hotel and/or residential development industry preferable)
• Fluency in English, including strong written and verbal communication skills is essential; proficiency in French would be a plus
• Power user of PowerPoint, strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills
• Strong technology skills and confident user of SharePoint, OneDrive
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees & stakeholders
• Strong written, professional communication skills
• Expert time management skills with the ability to prioritize and deal with urgency as required

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Join a global hospitality leader with an unmatched brand portfolio – Fairmont, Raffles, Sofitel, Delano, SLS … just to name a few!
• Reports to SVP, Accor One Living, Global Mixed-Use Development
• Competitive employee benefits