Senior Executive Assistant

About the role

The Senior Executive Assistant manages the operating rhythm of the executive office, safeguarding senior leadership’s time for strategic priorities. This role works closely with senior leaders, internal departments, and external stakeholders to ensure commitments are tracked, conflicts are resolved early, and sensitive matters are handled discreetly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the executive’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel, proactively resolving conflicts.
• Organise internal and external meetings, ensuring all logistical and preparatory requirements are met.
• Monitor and triage incoming communications, prioritising by urgency and sensitivity.
• Coordinate senior leadership meetings, aligning stakeholders and materials in advance.
• Brief the executive on upcoming commitments, flagging risks or conflicts proactively.
• Exercise independent judgement to move projects forward and meet deadlines.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in business administration or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years’ experience supporting C‑level executives.
• Demonstrated experience handling highly confidential material in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salary.
• Family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for dependents, and education allowances for children.
• Access to a dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms for skill development.