Executive Assistant to Regional Managing Director

About the role

Gateworth is recruiting, on behalf of a globally recognised manufacturing business, an experienced Executive Assistant to act as the right-hand to the Regional Managing Director in Dubai. The role is fast paced and varied, requiring proactive management of conflicting priorities and smooth day-to-day coordination of the Managing Director's business activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, balancing competing priorities and coordinating meetings, appointments and business commitments.
• Coordinate international travel, including flights, accommodation and visa arrangements, and accompany the Managing Director on such trips.
• Act as a key liaison between the Managing Director and senior stakeholders across the region.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Manage multiple inboxes and oversee diary coordination across different time zones.
• Prioritise communications, requests and business activities on behalf of the Managing Director.
• Support day-to-day business operations through proactive communication and workflow management.
• Assist with research, strategic projects and ad hoc business initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite leadership.
• Working experience in the UAE, ideally with a multinational manufacturing business.
• Exceptional organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders, able to influence, challenge and manage expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Flexibility regarding working hours to support global time zones.

Required skills

• High-level proficiency with the Microsoft suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

The stated compensation is AED 24,000 to 28,000 plus benefits. Applications are made through Gateworth by quoting the reference 36167.