Chief of Staff / Head of Operations : Arabic & English

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE-headquartered company is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO and executive team. This role is critical in driving strategic execution, operational excellence, and effective communication in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have significant executive support and project management experience, particularly within the UAE, and strong communication skills in both English and Arabic. This position offers a competitive salary, education allowance, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Education allowance for up to 2 children

Annual bonus

Flight allowance for family (up to 2 children)

Hybrid work model with remote days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in executive support, strategic planning, and project management.
• At least 5 years of experience in the UAE.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO on strategic priorities and organisational goals.
• Manage cross-departmental workflows and co-create KPIs.
• Lead the Business and Executive Support function.

Skills

strategy

Education

Degree in Business Administration

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategically-minded Chief of Staff, to partner with the CEO and Executive team in Abu Dhabi. This critical role involves driving strategic execution, ensuring operational excellence, and facilitating effective communication across their organisation in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Client Details

This UAE-headquartered company, is a global leader in delivering personalised and data-driven solutions. They collaborate with key government entities and other organisations, leveraging AI-driven platforms across the UAE and overseas.

Description
Collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership to implement strategic priorities and align initiatives with organisational goals.Lead the preparation, translation, and production of high-level presentations and reports for Board and senior audiences.Oversee cross-departmental workflows, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and co-creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Provide project-specific support to executives, coordinating and following up on key action items.Lead the Business and Executive Support function, including day-to-day team management, budgeting, and forecasting.Champion professional growth, employee engagement, and talent retention strategies across the business support function.Act as a main point of contact for external high-level officials and key stakeholders.


Profile
A Degree in Business Administration or similar, with an MBA being a distinct advantage.A minimum of 7 years of executive support, strategic planning, and project management experience in an executive environment, with at least 5 years' UAE experience.Proven ability to align priorities, manage diverse stakeholders, and work inclusively across all organisational levels.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.Strong emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to build trust and foster collaboration.Expertise in productivity tools (Microsoft Office & Google Workspace) and the ability to define strategic messaging and build efficient reporting.


Job Offer
Salary of AED 45,000 - 50,000 per month Education allowance for up to 2 children Annual bonus Flight allowance for family (up to 2 children)A hybrid work model and remote working days to work from anywhere

Skills

strategy