Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager
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About the Role
Walker Lovell seeks a Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager for a fast-growing technology business in Abu Dhabi. The role provides executive support to the CEO, manages office operations, coordinates HR administration, and builds relationships with government entities.
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Responsibilities
- Provide seamless executive support to the CEO, managing complex schedules, travel, communications and leadership priorities
- Lead day to day operations of the Abu Dhabi office, overseeing facilities, suppliers, compliance activities and government administration
- Coordinate HR administration including onboarding, employee documentation, visas, medical insurance and people related processes
- Build and maintain effective relationships with government entities, external partners and service providers to ensure efficient business operations
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager or similar role within Abu Dhabi
- Strong professional network and understanding of conducting business within the UAE, including experience liaising with government authorities, external stakeholders and service providers
- Excellent written and verbal English with confidence to represent senior leadership professionally
- Proven ability to manage confidential information, work autonomously and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
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What's in it for you?
- Become the operational cornerstone of a growing international technology business.
- Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, ensuring smooth running of the Abu Dhabi headquarters while supporting executive operations, HR coordination and key business relationships across the UAE.
What you'll be doing
- Provide seamless executive support to the CEO, managing complex schedules, travel, communications and leadership priorities.
- Lead the day to day operations of the Abu Dhabi office, overseeing facilities, suppliers, compliance activities and government administration.
- Coordinate HR administration including onboarding, employee documentation, visas, medical insurance and people related processes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with government entities, external partners and service providers to ensure efficient business operations.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years' experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager or similar role within Abu Dhabi.
- A strong professional network and demonstrable understanding of conducting business within the UAE, including experience liaising with government authorities, external stakeholders and service providers.
- Excellent written and verbal English with the confidence to represent senior leadership professionally.
- Proven ability to manage confidential information, work autonomously and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Package & Benefits
- Strong package reflecting experience and responsibility.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave and statutory UAE benefits.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Long term career development within a growing international business.
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