Executive Assistant
Skills
About This Role
Overview
This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to support the
Chairman and senior leadership
at the very centre of the organisation.
The role requires impeccable judgment, absolute discretion, and the ability to operate with confidence in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
As
Executive Assistant to the Chairman
, you will act as a trusted strategic partner, managing complex business and personal priorities.
You will oversee demanding schedules, sensitive communications, VIP engagements, and coordination across multiple entities—always staying several steps ahead to ensure seamless execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Chairman’s calendar, inbox, meetings, and travel logistics with foresight and precision
- Prepare, review, and handle executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and confidential documentation
- Serve as a key liaison between the Chairman, executives, board members, and high-profile external stakeholders
- Act as a true gatekeeper, triaging communications and protecting executive focus and priorities
- Attend meetings, capture minutes, track action items, and drive follow-ups to completion
- Coordinate across departments and business units to support strategic initiatives and leadership alignment
- Provide support on personal matters including property, private travel, and lifestyle arrangements
- Anticipate needs, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues before they escalate
- Build trusted relationships across the organisation to enable smooth information flow and execution
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion at all times
Candidate Profile
- Minimum
- 3 years’ experience
- supporting C-suite executives, founders, or principals (UK and UAE experience preferred)
- Highly proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure in dynamic environments
- Exceptionally polished verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational, planning, and project coordination capabilities
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage (bilingual or trilingual preferred)
- Meticulous attention to detail with a solutions-driven mindset
- High emotional intelligence and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters
- Flexible with working hours to provide senior-level executive support
Your resume, rewritten
for this exact role.
Sign up free — Base Career tailors your CV to this job description in 60 seconds.
01 / 05
Resume Tailored to This Job
Your keywords, structure, and story — rewritten to match this exact role and pass ATS filters.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
02 / 05
Cover Letter for This Role, Done
Job-specific cover letters written in Gulf professional tone — ready in seconds, not hours.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
03 / 05
See How Well You Fit This Role
AI match score with clear reasons — know your fit before investing time in the application.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
04 / 05
Apply in One Click
Autofill any application form on Workday, LinkedIn, Bayt, Greenhouse — with your tailored content.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
05 / 05
Track It. Follow Up at the Right Time.
Visual pipeline for every application with AI-timed follow-up reminders so nothing slips.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
Similar Jobs
Executive Assistant
SABIS® · Dubai
Job Purpose Responsible and accountable for providing professional and comprehensive administrative support to the various functions of the Regional Operations Director, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across th
Skills
2 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant
iQue Global ·
Company Description iQue Global is a business development and venture growth organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, startups, professionals, and established businesses through innovation and strategic partne
Skills
2 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant
iQue Global ·
Company Description iQue Global is a business development and venture growth organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, startups, professionals, and established businesses through innovation and strategic partne
Skills
2 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant
Bismi Group · Dubai
Role Overview We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. The ideal candidate will manage schedules, communications, and administrative tasks while acting as a truste
Skills
3 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant to Cluster General Manager (Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island)
Hilton · Bani Yas
An Executive Assistant is responsible for carrying out the daily activities of the Executive office to deliver an excellent staff experience while providing secretarial support, managing the mail, and carrying out filing
Skills
3 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
FUELCORE COMMODITY TRADING FZCO · Dubai
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer role based in Dubai. The Executive Assistant will manage the CEO’s daily calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrange
Skills
4 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO
RR13 · Dubai
Dubai. Full-time. AED 23,000–30,000/month plus discretionary bonus. We are hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO of a fast-growing US-based consumer holding company as we establish our Dubai headquar
Skills
4 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant to Managing Director (Bahrain)
HSJB BUSINESS CONSULTING · Dubai
Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain executives’ calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments Handle emails, calls, and correspondence on behalf of the executive Prepare reports, presentations, and d
Skills
5 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Executive Assistant
Zayed University · Dubai
Job Description The Opportunity The office of the Vice President seeks for an incumbent for the position of Executive Assistant. To provide operational, administrative and protocol support on the Dubai Campus to the Vice
Skills
5 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗2.2K+
Cover Letters & Follow-ups
1.8K+
Resumes Tailored
190.5K+
Jobs Tracked
Trusted by professionals at
Stop applying blindly.
Start getting hired.
Base Career automates the hardest parts of job searching — apply smarter, not harder.
AI Resume in 60s
Your resume rewritten for this exact role using the job description as the brief.
ATS-Optimized
Get past automated screening filters with the right keywords matched to each job.
Application Tracker
Track every job, follow-up, and interview in one visual kanban board.
Free plan · No credit card required