Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Beresford Wilson & Partners (BWP); Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Beresford Wilson & Partners (BWP) is seeking an Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the CEO in Dubai. The role requires fluency in Arabic, English and French, with substantial EA/PA experience to senior management and strong UAE office administration exposure.

You will manage the CEO’s office, coordinate meetings, and handle VIP travel and hotel arrangements, reporting to the Head of Administration. The ideal candidate is discreet, highly organized and capable of independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic, English and French with 7+ years as EA/PA to senior management.
• Experience with UAE office administration and VIP affairs is a must.
• Must be self-efficient, organized and able to exercise independent judgments in a corporate environment.
• Discretion is essential when handling confidential information in the CEO’s office.
• Recognized degree in business administration and/or management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all office administration activities for the CEO’s office.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling of meetings and appointments.
• Supervise hotel, transport and travel arrangements for the CEO.
• Provide effective executive support and coordination with the Head of Administration.

Skills

Trilingual Arabic/English/French

EA/PA to senior mgmt

VIP affairs experience

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Business Administration degree

Job description

A semi-government office is looking for a bright trilingual (Arabic, English and French) Office Manager/ Executive Assistant to manage all office administration activities, as well as provide effective and efficient services in events and office management in the CEO’s office.
The ideal candidate will be required to deliver high class administrative support to the CEO in terms of managing and controlling the office environment & coordinating with the CEO for planning and scheduling meetings and appointments
As well as managing the office, the role will also require supervision and management on all hotel, transport and travel arrangements for the CEO
The candidate will report to the Head of Administration who will assign other responsibilities associated with this position will be assigned

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

Candidates applying for this position need to be fluent in Arabic, English and French with a minimum of 7 years experience as an EA/PA to senior management and preferably experience of office administration with the UAE. Experience with VIP affairs is a must
It is crucial for the candidate to be self-efficient, organized and capable to exercise independent judgments in a corporate environment.
Discretion is a must, as the candidate will handle confidential information, data and correspondence in the CEO’s office.
Candidates should have a recognized degree in business administration and/or Management degree

About The Company

BWP is a privately owned, top-end, low volume specialist recruiter with an emphasis on the Middle East markets.
The company has pedigree, a pedigree that comes with over 30 years’ combined experience of the local markets and from the capabilities of our staff and from their intimate knowledge of all major white collar sectors in the MENA region.
As well as our bespoke search capacity, we are also able to professionally and knowledgeably advise on all aspects of the human capital dimension; from salary surveys and recruitment strategies to general HR policy , development and training.

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