Personal Assistant to CEO

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is currently working with a Business Consultancy firm in the DIFC, who is looking to hire a Personal Assistant to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity to take on a varied role, working closely with and supporting the CEO, as well as assisting the Office Manager with other administration related tasks.

As a Personal Assistant to the CEO, this role will take on a variety of tasks whilst working within a fast-paced environment. The responsibilities will be divided between personal and business tasks including diary, email management, handling correspondence, scheduling meetings and conference calls as well as making complex travel arrangements.

In addition, this role will be responsible for booking meetings, organising and attending the meetings ensuring the CEO is prepared and will be required to take minutes and ensure all professional appointments are carried out in a timely manner. The Personal Assistant will be required to carry out specific projects, research and be involved in decision making, therefore, the candidate must be assertive, forward thinking and a strong decision maker.

Occasionally, this role may be required to travel for meetings or provide assistance during presentations, therefore, the employee must be prepared to travel as per request.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years PA experience. It is essential to have strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal as well as excellent knowledge of the UAE.

The ideal candidate must be able to work one-on-one as well as within a team with the ability to work under pressure, within a fast-paced environment. It is crucial that the applicant has exceptional IT Skills with experience using all Microsoft Programs.

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.