Executive Assistant

Position: Executive Assistant

Compensation: AED 24,000 to 28,000 plus benefits

Location: Dubai, UAE

Overview

Gateworth is partnering with a globally recognised manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Executive Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to the Regional Managing Director. In this fast paced and varied role the successful individual will proactively manage conflicting priorities, identify challenges and implement effective solutions, alongside ensuring the smooth day-to-day coordination of the Managing Director's business activities.

Main Responsibilities

·Manage a complex executive diary, balancing competing priorities and coordinating meetings, appointments and business commitments.

·Coordinate international travel, including flights, accommodation and visa arrangements.

·Act as a key liaison between the Managing Director and senior stakeholders across the region.

·Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports and correspondence.

·Manage multiple inboxes and oversee diary coordination across different time zones.

·Support day-to-day business operations through proactive communication and workflow management.

·Prioritise communications, requests and business activities on behalf of the Managing Director.

·Assist with research, strategic projects and ad hoc business initiatives.

·Accompany the Managing Director on international travel as required.

Qualifications

· 4-5 years' minimum experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite leadership.

·Exceptional organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

·Working experience in the UAE, ideally with a multinational manufacturing business.

·Confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to influence, challenge and manage expectations where required.

·High level of proficiency using Microsoft suite including Excel and PowerPoint.

·Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

·Flexibility regarding working hours where required to support global time zones.

Apply

Applicants meeting this criterion and looking for a progressive and challenging opportunity should submit an application via, [email protected] quoting the GWG reference: 36167