Executive Support Officer

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and focused on defence and emerging technologies, is hiring an Executive Support Officer for its CEO Office in Abu Dhabi. The role provides administrative and operational support to executive management, including coordinating meetings, managing schedules, preparing official correspondence, organizing executive visits and events, and following up on key actions. It ensures effective communication, confidentiality and smooth coordination between the CEO Office, internal departments and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support to the CEO Office in coordinating executive priorities across the organization.
• Lead and manage special projects assigned by the CEO, ensuring timely execution and cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinate high-level engagements, including VIP visits, government delegations and executive events.
• Oversee executive office readiness, workplace standards and critical facility escalations.
• Prepare executive briefs, reports, presentations and decision papers for leadership forums.
• Track CEO directives, commitments and follow-ups to ensure accountability and closure.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, professionalism and integrity in all CEO Office matters.

Required profile

• Minimum 3-7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a CEO Office, Executive Office, Strategy, Operations or Special Projects environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a Bachelor's degree within a Business College.
• English proficiency is required for all roles.

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax-free salaries.
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children, depending on role and seniority.
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms for skill development and career growth.