Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Area Manager in daily operations and strategic initiatives. Based in Dubai, this role requires a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented individual to coordinate activities, manage priorities, and ensure the seamless execution of tasks across the Gulf area.

Duties

- Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Area Manager and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
- Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and present performance metrics to aid in data-driven decision-making.
- Meeting Preparation: Organize meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and follow-up action plans.
- Scheduling: Manage the Area Manager's calendar, appointments, and overall time management.
- Problem-Solving: Resolve minor issues proactively and escalate significant challenges when necessary.
- Project Management: Assist in implementing strategic projects, procurement, and initiatives.
- Administrative Tasks: Handle correspondence, documentation, and general administrative responsibilities.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (preferred).
- At least 3 years of proven experience in a similar role, ideally supporting a Board Member or Area Manager.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
- High attention to detail, flexibility, and professionalism in interactions with all levels of stakeholders.
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential matters.

Salary:
AED 20000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.