Senior Executive Assistant - Executive Office - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

Dubai Holding LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and life insurance

Paid annual leave

Learning & Development programmes

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Job summary

Jumeirah Group & Corporate in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the COO in a high-level administrative capacity. The role emphasizes calendar management, travel coordination, and handling confidential communications with discretion.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to a professional, discreet office environment within a luxury hospitality context for the group and its corporate

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Senior Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief, including calendar management, meeting coordination, task prioritization, and time optimization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Organize complex travel arrangements and prepare meeting agendas, presentations, materials, minutes, and follow-up on actions.
• Handle sensitive information and confidential documents with the highest level of care.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Chief and senior leadership, coordinating with departments to meet deadlines.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, representing the office professionally.

Skills

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Discretion & confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Travel coordination

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant - Executive Office - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

United Arab Emirates

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About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Executive Assistant, supporting COO to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief, including calendar management, meeting coordination, task prioritization, and overall time optimization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communications with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Organize complex travel arrangements and prepare meeting agendas, presentations, materials, minutes, and follow-up on action items.
• Handle sensitive information and confidential documents with the highest level of care and discretion.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Chief and senior leadership, coordinating with departments to meet deadlines.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, representing the office in a professional manner.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 5 - 7 years’ experience as a Senior Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives, preferably in the luxury hospitality sector.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information, with the ability to manage stakeholders in a professional and confident manner.

Proficient in MS Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Performance-based incentives tailored to your role
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)