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Ref: GP186-6090
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working with a Luxury Firm within Interior Design, who is looking to hire a professional Executive Assistant to support and work closely with the CEO. In this role, you will coordinate with other offices within the Middle East, therefore an Arabic Speaker is required for this position.
As an Executive Assistant, you will be the key point of contact, providing executive level support to the CEO. Responsibilities of this role will include complex diary management, international travel arrangements, booking meetings, scheduling appointments and arranging corporate events. You will also take part in greeting and welcoming clients or guests into the business, answering phone calls and responding to queries where possible, as well as managing correspondence including emails, PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports.
Due to working closely with the CEO, you will handle highly confidential information, manage event/function co-ordination and may be required to complete other administrative responsibilities. In addition, you will also support the office with administration tasks when required.
This dynamic position requires an Executive Assistant who comes from a professional working background, who is able to work well within a fast-paced environment with proven ability to juggle a variety of tasks whilst meeting tight deadlines.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, the candidate should be presentable with a professional approach, have a career history as an Executive Assistant supporting C-Level Executives. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role is required.
You should be highly motivated and a result driven individual with excellent team working skills. It is essential to have proficient MS Office skills along with excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. French will also be an advantage for this role. You should have a can-do approach and professional outlook with the ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.