Executive Assistant

Client of Guildhall; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct executive seat

Role across Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Confidential environment

Full-time position

Job summary

Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a single principal across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. You will manage the executive's calendar, travel, correspondence and confidential documentation, acting as the sole point of contact for day-to-day operations.

This role requires discretion, English proficiency, and experience supporting top-level executives. A UAE driving licence and ability to coordinate with senior stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to one senior executive.
• Experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director, Chairman or Principal directly.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Valid UAE driving licence.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the principal's calendar, meetings, and daily schedule end-to-end.
• Arrange local and international travel, accommodation, and transport.
• Prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate with senior internal and external stakeholders on the principal's behalf.
• Handle personal and business arrangements as required.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

CEO support

Discretion with confidential info

English proficiency

UAE driving licence

Job description

About the Role

Guildhall is running a confidential search for a senior Executive Assistant to support one executive within a regulated single-principal organisation operating across Abu Dhabi and Dubai You will own the executive s calendar travel correspondence and a mix of business and personal arrangements acting as the sole point of contact for their day-to-day operations This is a direct replacement for a trusted seat and the client wants someone in place quickly The role suits someone who has already worked inside an environment where discretion is enforced not just expected The role Manage the principal s calendar meetings and daily schedule end-to-end Arrange local and international travel accommodation and transport Prepare confidential correspondence reports and presentations Coordinate with senior internal and external stakeholders on the principal s behalf Handle personal and business arrangements as required

What you ll bring

• 5 years as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to one senior executive
• Experience supporting a CEO
• Managing Director
• Chairman or Principal directly
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Valid UAE driving licence
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

What s on offer

• Direct one-to-one support seat next to a senior executive
• Full-time role based across Abu Dhabi and Dubai
• Scope spanning business administration and personal support
• Confidential environment with details shared at interview stage

Why apply through Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai

long-standing

Eight independent industry awards since 2020

4 9-star Google rating from over 250 reviews

Direct access to the retained consultant running this search

Hiring an Executive Assistant in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Senior Executive Assistant roles supporting a single principal are common across family offices government-related entities diplomatic missions defence and financial services in the UAE These seats typically report directly to the executive and own the full administrative function calendar travel correspondence and confidential documentation with no team to manage Employers filling this type of role usually prioritise discretion and direct one-to-one experience over breadth of exposure and reserve full company detail for the later stages of interview Demand for this profile stays steady given how much trust the seat requires

• 5+ years as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to one senior executive. Experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director, Chairman or Principal directly. Excellent written and spoken English. Valid UAE driving licence. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.