Senior Executive Assistant

ManpowerGroup Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1695

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a specialist IT Project Management Company, requires a Senior Executive Assistant for their Dubai Office.

This candidate will work closely with – and support – the Managing Director of the company in all professional areas. This is a great opportunity for a Personal Assistant who is keen to go above and beyond their role to represent the company on the MD’s behalf when he is travelling and work alongside him. The role is much more than a generic PA position and requires someone outstanding.

Job Responsibilities:
- Representing the Managing Director when travelling
- Attending meetings with clients and representatives
- Managing the PRO
- Following up with clients and third parties
- Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;
- Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
- Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
- Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
- Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
- Carrying out background research and presenting findings;
- Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
- Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
- Carrying out specific projects and research;
- Responsibility for accounts and budgets;
- Taking on some of the manager's responsibilities and working more closely with management;
- Deputising for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence;
- Being involved in decision-making processes.

Requirements

- Must be extremely professional and able to deal with extremely confidential/sensitive company information.
- Must have outstanding communication skills.
- Must be excellent on all Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
- Written English must be extremely strong.
- Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree, preferably in English, or related discipline.
- Someone who possesses local legal knowledge and/or contractual knowledge would be at an advantage.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
  • Banking, Finance & Legal
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
  • Human Resources & Training
  • Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
  • Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Executive Recruitment
  • Emiratization Solutions
  • Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
  • Managed Service Provider Solutions
  • Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
  • Outsourced Staffing Solutions

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