PA to MD

Job description / Role

Initially founded in the UAE over forty years ago, our client has developed and expanded to become an award winning company. They now have offices around the world, focusing on architecture, engineering and interior design. The emphasis is very much on quality and delivery; embracing a sustainable and technological approach, ensuring they provide unique and innovative solutions to their clients.

We are now seeking a professional and experienced Executive Assistant to support this very busy and dynamic Managing Director. The role acts very much as the Gatekeeper and coordinates with all the direct reports and country managers, collating information, statistics and figures up to the MD. There is extensive diary and travel management, administration and proposal presentation and submittal. Hence terminology can be technical. Thus it is preferred that candidates have worked in a similar sector previously, with experience in project management / coordination and engineering terminology.

Requirements

Successful candidates will have at least six years of corporate working experience and have advanced IT skills, especially in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of MS Project would be advantageous also. An interest in design and architecture is also welcomed.

This is a superb opportunity to work within a stable and forward thinking company; a Dubai grass roots organisation that has grown into a global entity.

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.