Executive secretary

Anantara downtown Dubai; Dubai; Sur place; AED 112 000 - 201 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Anantara Downtown Dubai is seeking an Executive Secretary to support senior leadership with confidential and high-level administrative tasks. The role requires strong MS Office skills, calendar and travel coordination, and professional communication.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role, experience in a luxury hotel setting, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Fluency in English is essential, additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Office Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Secretary, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar administrative role.
• Experience supporting a General Manager, Executive Committee, or Senior Leadership Team is preferred.
• Experience in a luxury hotel or hospitality environment is an advantage.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Documentation

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Office Administration

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Job Location:Anantara Downtown DubaiAnantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSExecutive SecretaryEducationBachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Office Administration, or a related field.Additional certification in Secretarial Studies, Executive Administration, or Office Management is an advantage.Professional ExperienceMinimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Secretary, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar administrative role.Previous experience supporting a General Manager, Executive Committee, or Senior Leadership Team is preferred.Experience within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment is an advantage.Proven experience in managing confidential information and sensitive executive matters.Technical & Administrative SkillsExcellent proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Strong calendar, meeting, travel, correspondence, and document management skills.Ability to prepare professional reports, presentations, minutes, agendas, letters, and other executive documents .Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing requirements.Good understanding of office administration, filing systems, record keeping, and business correspondence.Excellent written and verbal English communication skills . Additional languages are an advantage.Personal AttributesHighly organised, structured, and detail-oriented.Professional, polished, and confident when dealing with senior executives, colleagues, guests, and external stakeholders.Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and sound judgement .Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the Executive Office rather than waiting for instructions.Calm and composed when handling multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds.Flexible and willing to support business requirements outside normal working hours when required.Demonstrates a positive, service-oriented attitude and consistently maintains professional standards.Role-Specific RequirementsAbility to manage and prioritise the Executive's calendar, appointments, meetings, and commitments effectively.Ability to coordinate meetings and follow up on agreed actions and deadlines.Ability to handle confidential correspondence, documents, and executive information with complete discretion.Strong follow-up skills to ensure actions are completed within agreed timelines.Ability to represent the Executive Office professionally and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Previous experience in a five-star/luxury hospitality environment would be highly desirableNot the right fit? Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!