Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership (UAE)

About the role

Whiteshield is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to its Senior Leadership team in the UAE. This fast‑paced, high‑visibility role requires a proactive professional who can manage competing priorities and act as a trusted partner to the Associate Partner.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, constantly changing calendar, protecting the Partner’s time and aligning schedules with strategic priorities.
• Arrange detailed travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, visas and logistics.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, meeting packs and follow‑up actions; draft, proofread and format correspondence and presentations.
• Screen incoming communications, ensuring urgent matters receive prompt attention.
• Track actions and deadlines to ensure commitments are fulfilled.
• Serve as primary point of contact for senior government officials, clients and internal stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinate meetings with senior stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution and a high‑quality client experience.

Required profile

• Highly organised, discreet and resilient.
• Proactive and able to remain calm when priorities shift at short notice.
• Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate needs.

Required skills