Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is headquartered in the UK and was established in 1989 and now boasts over 100 offices in 50 countries. It has had a strong regional presence for the past twenty five years that continues to grow. Reporting to the General Manager, the role is pivotal in providing continuity, growth and support to the Middle East Consulting teams.

• Principle accountabilities include providing EA support to the General Manager and management team diaries, as well as inbox and LinkedIn responses.
• Act as the first point of contact for all calls and queries and ensuring that professional and consistent communication is managed between all stakeholders.
• You will manage the office in terms of maintenance, facilities management and be involved in various ad hoc projects for the team.
• Additionally, research, proposal preparation, setting up sales meetings and assisting with brand marketing strategy are all part of the remit as is database management, client care and management and overseeing the monthly accounts and assisting with annual audit.

Requirements

This is very much a team focused role and will suit an individual who enjoys working in a friendly, and people centric environment. We are looking for someone who has previous team administration / PA experience with strong organizational and project management skills, attention to detail and who is well able to handle pressure in a deadline driven environment.

This organisation has superb staff retention and focuses on internal development opportunities for their staff.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow is a boutique, business support and secretarial agency, founded in 2013 by Tracey Irwin. We offer bespoke, highly tailored recruitment solutions to their clients; global, multi-national organisations and predominant local businesses, as well as government entities and private UHNW individuals across the UAE and wider GCC market.

Tracey Irwin (Founder & Managing Director) has lived in the region for over 25 years. A dedicated recruitment professional, with over 15 years'. She has been privileged to be part of the UAE's emergence into the global business hub that is has become today, assisting many organizations establish their regional teams here. She is Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) certified out of the UK, and both Tracey and her team are committed to upholding best practice, world class recruitment standards and providing outstanding service to clients and candidates.