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Senior Executive Assistant (UAE National)

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We are currently supporting a leading semi government organisation in Abu Dhabi who are looking to recruit two Senior Executive Assistant positions, supporting either the SVP or EVP of the division. This is a handson executive support role suited to someone with strong experience supporting senior stakeholders, excellent organisational skills and a mature, proactive approach.

Please note this role requires a UAE National Family Book.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive executive support to a Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President, including calendar and meeting management, correspondence and day-to-day coordination.
  • Manage competing priorities and ensure the executive is well prepared for meetings, commitments and key deadlines.
  • Coordinate meetings, presentations, documents and follow-up actions across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a reliable point of contact, ensuring information and requests are handled efficiently and with appropriate confidentiality.
  • Support the executive with travel arrangements, scheduling and other administrative requirements as needed.
  • Coordinate across different teams and stakeholders within the wider function.
  • Anticipate requirements, follow up on actions and proactively resolve day-to-day issues.
  • Work flexibly according to business requirements, including occasional changes to working hours or meeting schedules.

Requirements

  • UAE National with family book.
  • 6+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally with strong Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience.
  • Experience supporting senior-level stakeholders, ideally at VP, SVP, EVP or equivalent level.
  • Experience within energy, oil & gas, infrastructure or another large, complex organisation would be advantageous.
  • Candidates with a combination of HR/business support and Executive Assistant experience will also be considered.
  • A Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification or Bachelor's Degree is preferred; but not required
  • Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Positive, proactive and reliable personality, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
  • Mature and professional approach, with the ability to handle confidential information and senior stakeholders with discretion.
  • Flexible and comfortable working around changing priorities and executive schedules.

Working Hours & Benefits

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 hour working day, flexi hours
  • Friday: 6 hour working day.
  • 4 work from home days per month
  • Approx budget - AED 24,000–28,000 per month, depending on experience + flight, bonus, increment, and more.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Business Support

Focus: Executive Assistant

Industry: Utilities

Salary: AED24000 - AED28000 per month

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Reference: LM770J-A262ADCA

Date posted: 28 September 2026

Consultant: Charlene Manoel