Executive Assistant to Senior Manager

Irwin & Dow Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Business Support professional to support the GM of the MENA region. The role involves extensive diary management, inbox handling, and coordinating travel. The ideal candidate has a calm demeanor, exceptional organizational skills, and proven experience managing multiple tasks. This is a permanent position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting CEO, VP, or GM level executives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Calm and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary management.
• Inbox management and coordinating travel.
• Attend monthly management meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Dependability

Proactive work approach

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Support professional with proven experience supporting CEO, VP, or GM level executives. The role is with a large global healthcare organization, supporting the GM of the MENA region.

The GM travels extensively, and the EA will be a key player in the organization, relied upon for dependability, accountability, and strategic support. The EA will be aligned with the company's principles, strategic goals, and objectives, assisting in managing the MENA region's business.

This diverse role includes PA responsibilities such as extensive diary management, inbox management, coordinating travel, attending monthly management meetings, and handling ad hoc administrative tasks.

The role involves close collaboration with department members, fostering professional relationships. Candidates should possess exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communication skills, with proven experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A calm, professional demeanor and proactive work approach are essential for success.

This is a permanent position, and we are seeking to fill it as soon as possible.

About The Company

Irwin & Dow was founded by experienced recruitment professionals Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We offer a refreshing approach by working closely with clients and candidates in the Business Support, Secretarial, HR, and Finance sectors.

We recognize the importance of good staff, with over thirty years of combined recruitment and executive search experience in the region.

Our goal is to provide a bespoke, specialist service to our clients, emphasizing discretion and diplomacy. We aim to be the partner of choice for clients and candidates alike.