Office Manager to CEO

About This Role

We are seeking a highly experienced, discreet, and polished Office Manager to provide comprehensive support to the CEO of a newly established, high-end healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.

This pivotal role acts as the CEO’s right hand, combining executive assistance with oversight of the CEO’s office operations, while leading and managing a team of Executive Assistants to ensure seamless support across senior leadership.

You will play a critical role in driving coordination across the executive office, managing high-level relationships, and upholding exceptional standards of professionalism within a confidential, high-profile environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a detail-driven setting and brings a strong track record of supporting senior executives and leading support teams.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Office Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO, managing internal and external communications
• Proactively manage complex calendars, meetings, and international travel arrangements
• Prepare high-level reports, presentations, and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CEO’s office, ensuring efficiency and discretion

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Liaise with senior stakeholders and external partners, maintaining strong professional relationships
• Screen and prioritize communications to optimize the CEO’s time and focus
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality

Operations & Projects

• Implement and manage office systems, processes, and best practices
• Coordinate executive meetings, special projects, and events with strong attention to detail
• Oversee vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality delivery

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Executive Assistants
• Ensure consistent, high-quality support is delivered across the leadership team
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and service-oriented team environment

Service Excellence

• Demonstrate strong awareness of regional business practices and professional etiquette
• Ensure all interactions reflect professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Role Details

• Fully onsite role based in Abu Dhabi
• Five days per week
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation and benefits

Requirements Critical Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting C-level executives or senior leadership
• Proven experience managing or leading administrative or executive support teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience in healthcare, family offices, or other confidential, high-profile environments
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools

Nice to Have

• Additional languages are an advantage

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply via the link provided and upload their CV. The application takes approximately 2 minutes.

Applications will be managed through Ansius – Transparent Hiring, where profiles will be assessed based on alignment with the role requirements.