Executive Assistant to Senior Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global healthcare organization is seeking a Business Support professional to assist the GM of the MENA region. The role involves extensive diary and inbox management, travel coordination, and participation in management meetings. Successful candidates will have proven experience supporting senior executives and possess exceptional organisational and communication skills. This is a permanent position based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at CEO, VP, or GM level.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM of the MENA region with various tasks.
• Manage diaries and handle urgent matters promptly.
• Coordinate travel and attend monthly management meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Communication skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Job description

We are looking for an established Business Support professional with proven experience in working at CEO, VP or GM level. The company in need of this role is a huge global Healthcare organisation and the EA will support the GM of the MENA region.

The GM travels extensively and his EA will be considered a key player in the organisation and will be relied upon for her dependability, accountability and long term vision for the company. The EA will be fully aware of her principles strategic goals and objectives as she will support him in his quest to manage the MENA regions business.

This is a diverse role with PA responsibilities covering extensive diary management, continuous Inbox management ensuring urgent matters are dealt with sufficiently, co-ordinating travel as well as attending monthly management meetings and ad hoc administrative work.

This role works very closely with members across the department so you’ll be able to develop and maintain professional relationships. You’ll have exceptional organisational, prioritisation and communication skills and as this is a busy role, you’ll have proven experience with managing multiple tasks at any one time. A calm, professional manner and the ability to work pro-actively are key in making a success of this role.

This is a permanent role and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

About The Company

Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.