Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

This is a superb opportunity to support one the region’s leading entrepreneurs; a dynamic, high energy CEO, as he expands his digital marketing portfolio.This role will be fast paced and pressurised, managing complex and ever-changing diary and travel requirements, as the principle travels globally and very extensively. In his absence, you will be responsible for all internal and external communication and liaising with high-profile clients, including government leaders and grass root regional policy makers, as well as UHNWI’s. You will attend meetings and take comprehensive minutes, as well as being actively involved in the social media aspect of the organisation.

Based in Media City, you will ensure the direct reports of the CEO are aware of his schedule at all times and work closely with other offices in the region. You will be responsible for collating reports for the CEO and assisting in presentation proposal work and assist with new pitches. There will be elements of personal work, including private travel arrangements, personal shopping and property management.

Requirements

This is a new position and as such we are seeking a proactive and very active individual who has creative flair and enjoys a role where no day is ever the same. Regional experience is very important for this role, coupled with excellent communication skills and superb IT ability. Arabic language skills would certainly be advantageous, however are not a pre-requisite.

Most importantly, we are seeking an individual who can keep up with the CEO and engage in his vision. Organisational ability and staying one step ahead of CEO is going to be vitally important as the company continues to gain further global recognition.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.