Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Walker Lovell; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Statutory UAE benefits

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Long-term career development

Job summary

Walker Lovell is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support the CEO and manage the Abu Dhabi office operations. This role involves coordinating HR processes and ensuring efficient business support.

With a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role in Abu Dhabi, you will leverage your extensive network and understanding of UAE business practices.

Strong package, medical insurance, and career development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or similar role within Abu Dhabi.
• Strong professional network and understanding of business in the UAE.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless executive support to the CEO and manage complex schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Abu Dhabi office.
• Coordinate HR administration, including onboarding and employee documentation.

Skills

Executive support

Operations management

HR coordination

Relationship management

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - On-site (5 days per week) Reporting to: CEO & Leadership Team Compensation: Strong package reflecting experience and responsibility

What's in it for you?

Become the operational cornerstone of a growing international technology business. Working directly with the CEO and leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Abu Dhabi headquarters while supporting executive operations, HR coordination and key business relationships across the UAE.

Package & Benefits

Benefits

• Strong package reflecting experience and responsibility
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave and statutory UAE benefits
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Long-term career development within a growing international business

Why this business

Our client is a fast-growing technology business delivering enterprise security, identity intelligence and sovereign technology solutions to government, defence and critical infrastructure organisations across the MENA region. With ambitious growth plans and an expanding international footprint, the Abu Dhabi office is central to its continued success.

What you'll be doing

• Provide seamless executive support to the CEO, managing complex schedules, travel, communications and leadership priorities.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Abu Dhabi office, overseeing facilities, suppliers, compliance activities and government administration.
• Coordinate HR administration including onboarding, employee documentation, visas, medical insurance and people-related processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government entities, external partners and service providers to ensure efficient business operations.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years' experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager or similar role within Abu Dhabi.
• A strong professional network and demonstrable understanding of conducting business within the UAE, including experience liaising with government authorities, external stakeholders and service providers.
• Excellent written and verbal English with the confidence to represent senior leadership professionally.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information, work autonomously and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Who this suits

You're a polished, highly credible professional who understands how business is conducted in the UAE. You have established relationships across the local business community, are confident engaging with senior stakeholders and government bodies, and take pride in creating an organised, professional and highly efficient working environment.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.