Director of Executive Office

Carter Knight FZ LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking a Director of Executive Office to provide strategic advisory support to the Executive team. This influential role involves developing high-quality briefing materials for senior leadership, translating complex information into structured insights, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will bring over 20 years of experience in consulting, government, or policy, and possess strong skills in strategic analysis and communication. An exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-profile organization.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience across consulting, government, policy, or related environments.
• Proven experience operating in a senior managerial or leadership capacity.
• Experience supporting senior government or executive leadership is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting senior government or executive leadership is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory support to the Executive team across priority initiatives.
• Lead the development of high-quality briefing materials for executives and Board-level stakeholders.
• Translate complex information into clear insights to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal functions to align strategic priorities and drive collaboration.
• Coordinate with internal functions to align strategic priorities and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including external advisors where required
• Support the overall effectiveness and performance of the Executive Office function

Skills

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation

Problem-solving

Job description

We are supporting a leading organisation in the UAE in the appointment of a Director of Executive Office to work closely with senior leadership across a broad range of strategic, operational, and governance priorities.

This is a highly visible and influential role, positioned at the centre of decision-making, providing critical insight, analysis, and executive support to enable effective leadership across the organisation. The successful candidate will act as a key advisor to the Executive team, ensuring alignment, clarity, and quality across strategic initiatives and organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory support to the Executive team across priority initiatives and organisational objectives
• Lead the development of high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and reports for executive and Board-level stakeholders
• Translate complex information into clear, structured insights to support decision-making
• Support governance processes and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of materials to senior leadership
• Coordinate with internal functions to align strategic priorities and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including external advisors where required
• Support the overall effectiveness and performance of the Executive Office function

Candidate Profile

• 20+ years of experience across consulting, government, policy, or related environments
• Strong background in strategic analysis, stakeholder management, and executive-level support
• Proven experience operating in a senior managerial or leadership capacity
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting senior government or executive leadership is highly desirable

This is a unique opportunity to take on a pivotal role within a high-profile organisation, working directly with senior leadership to shape strategy, drive alignment, and support impactful decision-making.