Executive Business Partner

Job description / Role

Charterhouse has been exclusively mandated by a leading global professional services organisation to recruit an Executive Business Partner for one of their C-level Executives.

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to work directly with a driven entrepreneur who needs someone with strong executive experience but can go beyond the typical EA duties, including involvement in key projects both internal and external, working strategically to align with the company’s vision and goals, and supporting the successful delivery of initiatives that drive overall business growth.

As an Executive Business Partner, key responsibilities include managing complex schedules, assisting with confidential growth projects, and planning intricate travel itineraries. The role will also liaise with internal business units and external parties to ensure seamless communication and coordination, while offering expert-level administrative support for key projects.

Additionally, the role ensures timely and accurate execution through close collaboration with the leadership team and managers to learn preferences, dynamics, and priorities, as well as demonstrate exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to handle confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-changing environment and enjoy working in a role where no two days are the same. A minimum of 6 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role is required, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced settings, working independently, and prioritising tasks with close attention to detail.

The candidate must have a proven track record of contributing to strategic projects and demonstrate an ability to think critically and act with vision. The successful candidate will be Degree educated, possess outstanding written and verbal English skills, as well as being highly proficient in tools such as Word, Excel, Slack, etc.

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.