Personal Assistant

Job description / Role

We are working in partnership with a company founded in 1947, in order to source a highly experienced Personal Assistant to support the Executive Assistant.

Our client is looking for a talented Personal Assistant to provide classic secretarial and PA support to the Executive Assistant of the company. The role involves complex calendar management, preparing and attending meetings, taking minutes,arranging travel itineraries, events organisation and general administration support. Thriving on deadlines as well as confidently handling financial and company information, you will have excellent organizational, multi-tasking and proactive planning capabilities.

Requirements

Our client is looking for a talented Personal Assistant to provide classic secretarial and PA support to the Executive Assistant of the company. The role involves complex calendar management, preparing and attending meetings, taking minutes,arranging travel itineraries, events organisation and general administration support. Thriving on deadlines as well as confidently handling financial and company information, you will have excellent organizational, multi-tasking and proactive planning capabilities.

It is essential that the candidate has previous relevant experience and is able to demonstrate skills in managing an ever-changing diary, event planning, and confidence in coordinating with senior members of staff.

The role is busy and varied, which will see you managing the day-to-day communications and acting as the main point of contact with clients. You will have strong PC skills and be able to produce high quality work including PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets that are in line with company standards.

There is potential to progress within this company. Our client is looking for an individual with advanced communication skills in English. A media background is considered an advantage but is not crucial. Local experience and a driving license is essential.

About the Company

Due to overwhelming client demand, SQ Computer Personnel opened a branch in the UAE in 2007 which we called SQ Gulf. Over the last 7 successful years we have carved out a strong and credible reputation in the UAE as a recruiter of choice. We work in partnership with a number of large multi-national and regional organisations as well as smaller, boutique companies. We aim to supply personnel on a sole agency basis which, in turn, provides you with a very attractive and cost effective, headache-free process.

SQ Gulf covers a wide range of vertical markets with in the MENA region. We have mirrored our UK successes by building a 360 degree, full life-cycle infrastructure and support strategy. We have an experienced team of account managers who are all well versed in their specific market vertical. We cover all levels of seniority and job titles. I myself, have over 13 years of professional recruiting experience, 5 of which have been in the UAE. As an agency, I strongly believe that SQ Gulf, with it\\'s team of dedicated and experienced staff, are exceptionally well placed to provide a smooth, successful and cost-effective recruitment solution. We have an exceptionally large database of current candidates, from UAE Nationals to expats currently looking for new challenges in the region.