PA to CEO

Headway

UAE

Ref: HP966-118

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is wishing to recruit an experienced PA for their CEO. You will have a solid work history, proven experience in a similar role and willingness to assist after hours (from home) when required. Must be native English for this as they require assistance with drafting contracts on occasion. Must be able to start first week July for a one month handover.

First and foremost, the role entails providing full support for the CEO as his EA. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Diary management & organising meetings and calls – both internal and external
• Organising complex travel arrangements, including flights, transfers, accommodation and visas (this
• includes preparation of all application paperwork and supporting documents)
• Arrangement of Executive Management Team meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes
• Drafting correspondence and documentation – invitation letters, responses, etc on behalf of CEO
• and his commercial team
• Acting as gatekeeper for phone calls, enquiries and meeting requests
• Liaising with clients and contacts on behalf of the CEO

• Dealing with personal arrangements for the CEO, which may include:
- Travel arrangements for the CEO and his family (flights/accommodation/visas)
- Assisting with visas / health insurance and other arrangements for household staff
- Managing recurring personal tasks as well as adhoc matters that may arise from time to time

• Acting as point of contact for senior members of CEO’s commercial team in relation to travel requests, admin requests and general queries
• Supporting the Office Manager, including:
- Providing EA cover for CFO when Office Manager not in office o Assisting with organising company events
- Assisting with internal invoice checking and approvals

• As a member of the Admin team, providing general support to the wider office as and when required
• Will be required to be on call in the evenings in case there are travel changes etc.

Salary:
AED 23,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Parking in DIFC, annual discretionary bonus (generous), 30 days holiday, private medical.

Requirements

• The successful applicant would be someone who is up for a challenge, thrives on a hectic schedule and has experience taking care of extremely busy C-level executives.
• They will need to be highly organised, detail- oriented and a multi-tasker who can work under pressure.
• Whilst able to work independently, they should also be a team player who is happy to contribute to the wider Admin function but also able to prioritise their workload accordingly.

About the Company

Headway has a proactive approach to recruitment and the methodology we employ ensures we take the time to understand the needs of both clients and candidates to guarantee the right fit.

We aim to create open, consultative partnerships with our Clients and Candidates whilst maintaining an honest and professional approach at all times.

As a team we are ethical yet innovative; focused yet flexible; realistic yet enterprising. We believe in earning our success by working with you to create yours.

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