Chief of Staff - High-Profile Founding Org

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Executive development

Career progression

Strategic impact

Job summary

Michael Page in Dubai is recruiting a Chief of Staff to support a high-profile founding organisation. The role spans strategy, governance and cross-functional delivery across the UAE, offering direct exposure to senior executives and government stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a nationally significant institution and to influence organisational direction from the Executive Office. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage executive decision-making, and help establish

Qualifications

• Experience in Executive Affairs, Strategy, Government Affairs, or a comparable environment
• Experience supporting executive decision-making in a complex organisation

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser on strategic priorities, opportunities and risks
• Drive progress against executive objectives and key initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government and external stakeholders
• Support board, governance and executive leadership activities
• Lead high-profile cross-functional projects and special initiatives
• Represent senior leadership in selected external engagements
• Help establish the operating cadence, processes and effectiveness of the Executive Office

Skills

Influence senior stakeholders

Strategic thinking

Judgement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Chief of Staff – High-Profile Founding Org

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Reference/ID: JN-102026-7132795

Job Description / Role:

Our client is a newly established organisation with a long-term mandate, ambitious growth plans and a high-profile leadership team. Working across multiple stakeholder groups, the organisation is building a platform designed to deliver lasting economic and societal impact within the UAE.

This is an opportunity to shape a nationally significant institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted adviser on strategic priorities, opportunities and risks
• Drive progress against executive objectives and key initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government and external stakeholders
• Support board, governance and executive leadership activities
• Lead high-profile cross-functional projects and special initiatives
• Represent senior leadership in selected external engagements
• Help establish the operating cadence, processes and effectiveness of the Executive Office

Experience Required:

• Experience within Executive Affairs, Strategy, Government Affairs, Special Projects or a comparable environment
• Experience supporting executive decision-making in a complex organisation

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking
• Judgement
• Stakeholder management capability

Languages: Arabic and English

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Benefits: Opportunity to join a founding leadership team; Direct exposure to senior executives, boards and government stakeholders; A highly visible role with genuine influence on organisational direction; Broad exposure across strategy, partnerships, governance and transformation; Opportunity to build trusted relationships across the UAE’s leadership ecosystem; Significant scope for long-term career progression and executive development; Chance to help shape an organisation of national importance.

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

Global professional recruitment consultancy and part of London listed PageGroup. The firm specialises in qualified professional and management hiring across finance, banking, technology, engineering, property and construction, legal, human resources, sales, marketing, and supply chain. Its Middle East business operates from Dubai and publishes widely used regional salary guides.

Company Industry: Public Sector

Department / Functional Area: Executive Office

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)