Executive Assistant to Senior Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Business Support professional to assist the GM of the MENA region in a global healthcare organization. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, manage diaries and travel arrangements, and handle multiple responsibilities efficiently. This is a permanent position, and applicants should be ready to start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working at CEO, VP, or GM level.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Calm, professional manner and proactive work approach.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary management and inbox management.
• Coordinating travel and attending monthly management meetings.
• Performing ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for an established Business Support professional with proven experience working at CEO, VP, or GM level. The company in need of this role is a large 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, relied upon for dependability, accountability, and long-term vision. The EA will be fully aware of her principles, strategic goals, and objectives, supporting him in managing the MENA region's business.

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

This role involves close collaboration with department members, fostering professional relationships. Candidates should have exceptional organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills, with proven experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A calm, professional manner and proactive work approach are essential for success.

This is a permanent position, and we are seeking someone to start as soon as possible.

About The Company

Irwin & Dow was established by two 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 & Finance sectors.

We understand that good staff are key to every business. With over thirty years of combined recruitment and executive search experience in the region, our aim is to provide a bespoke, specialist service to our clients.

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