Executive Assistant

Director & Co; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Director & Co invites an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership in the UAE. You will manage calendars, meetings, travel, and prepare reports and presentations.

The role requires discretion, strong English communication, UAE HR awareness, and advanced MS Office skills. Arabic language is a plus, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UAE executive support experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and UAE labour practices.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to senior leadership.
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, minutes, and other executive documents.
• Coordinate meetings and follow up on key actions and deadlines.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support senior management with HR-related administrative matters and documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders as required.
• Maintain organized records and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Executive support

English proficiency

HR knowledge

Multitasking

Discretion

Arabic advantage

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership in the UAE. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional, discreet, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to senior leadership.
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, minutes, and other executive documents.
• Coordinate meetings and follow up on key actions and deadlines.
• Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
• Support senior management with HR-related administrative matters and documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders as required.
• Maintain organized records and ensure timely completion of administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience providing executive support to senior leadership in the UAE.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Good understanding of HR processes and UAE labour practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced executive environment.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a polished and proactive Executive Assistant with proven UAE experience supporting senior executives. Strong communication skills, sound knowledge of UAE HR and labour practices, and advanced Microsoft Office capabilities are essential. Arabic language skills will be considered an advantage.