Strategic Executive Assistant to C‑Suite

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to manage the executive office rhythm, calendar, and communications, shielding senior leaders for strategic priorities. This role requires judgment, discretion, and proactive prioritization to keep commitments moving forward without micro-managing tasks.

The role works with senior leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders, ensuring conflicts are resolved and materials are aligned ahead of meetings.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business administration or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years experience supporting C-level executives.
• Experience handling highly confidential material in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with board members or senior government/military stakeholders.
• Bilingual, Arabic and English is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the executives calendar, including appointments, meetings, and travel, resolving conflicts before they escalated.
• Organise internal and external meetings on the executives behalf, ensuring all logistical and preparatory requirements are in place.
• Monitor and triage incoming communications to the executive office by urgency and sensitivity.
• Coordinate senior leadership meetings, ensuring the right stakeholders and materials are aligned in advance.
• Brief the executive on upcoming commitments, flagging risks or conflicts proactively rather than reactively.
• Exercise independent judgement to move projects forward to completion ahead of deadlines.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Travel logistics

MS Office

Communication

Confidential handling

Bilingual Arabic-English

Education

Tertiary qualification in business administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EDGE is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to manage the executive office rhythm, calendar, and communications, shielding senior leaders for strategic priorities. This role requires judgment, discretion, and proactive prioritization to keep commitments moving forward without micro-managing tasks.

The role works with senior leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders, ensuring conflicts are resolved and materials are aligned ahead of meetings.