Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Dubai, UAE Nationality: Any Nationality Salary: Not Specified Gender: Female Arabic Fluency: Not Specified Job Function: Administration & Secretarial Company Industry: Business Support Services We are pleased to be supporting a long-standing client as they continue their success story in the region. A global professional services firm, working alongside their international clientele, they offer stability and a superb working environment. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support a senior member of the team on a 1:1 basis. However, this role offers additional scope outside of the core EA responsibilities and acts more as a business partner and project coordinator in all aspects of client management and support. Focus will be on providing support in all project management work being undertaken in addition to all aspects of administration connected with this. This includes business development activities (e.g., proposal writing and pitches to clients, arranging events, conferences, webinars, and marketing dinners, etc). This is an involved position with high levels of responsibility where diplomacy and confidentiality are essential, and the EA will be able to demonstrate initiative and forward thinking. The role is busy and varied and will manage the day-to-day communications as the main point of contact with internal and external stakeholders and key contacts to enhance the relationships and ensure the effective management of client work, managing a highly complex diary, travel requirements and preparing client deliverables by producing complex and high-quality documentation and PowerPoint presentations in line with company standards. Typically, an Executive Assistant within this company is bright, professional, focused on delivery, and produces high quality work. They will be proactive, be involved, have a naturally curious, positive outlook and a flexible, helpful, and willing manner. The position has strict deadlines and large volumes of work, so we are seeking someone who can excel under pressure, with maturity and high levels of emotional intelligence. We are looking for excellent English ability both in spoken and written grammar to native standard (Arabic fluency would also be advantageous, but not essential) and confidence in both producing client brief documentation and engaging with C-Suite executives. Advanced level IT skills are critical in this role. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must possess at least three years of UAE corporate work experience.