Personal Assistant to CEO – Recruitment Agency

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a fast‑paced recruitment agency based in Dubai. The role involves managing both business and administrative priorities in a high‑pressure, target‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and executive support to the CEO, including calendar management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations and recruitment performance summaries.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Screen calls, emails and correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
• Track tasks, deadlines and ensure timely execution of CEO directives.
• Assist in business development coordination and meeting preparations.
• Maintain documentation, update the CRM and manage filing systems.
• Support occasional personal tasks and demonstrate flexibility to work with clients in Europe and the internal recruitment team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Administrator or Coordinator; recruitment industry experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.