Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - On-site (5 days per week) Reporting to: CEO & Leadership Team Compensation: Strong package reflecting experience and responsibility What's in it for you? Become the operational cornerstone of a growing international technology business. Working directly with the CEO and leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Abu Dhabi headquarters while supporting executive operations, HR coordination and key business relationships across the UAE. Package & Benefits 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 Why this business Our client is a fast-growing technology business delivering enterprise security, identity intelligence and sovereign technology solutions to government, defence and critical infrastructure organisations across the MENA region. With ambitious growth plans and an expanding international footprint, the Abu Dhabi office is central to its continued success. 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. Who this suits You're a polished, highly credible professional who understands how business is conducted in the UAE. You have established relationships across the local business community, are confident engaging with senior stakeholders and government bodies, and take pride in creating an organised, professional and highly efficient working environment. Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell. Show more Show less

5+ years' experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager or similar role within Abu Dhabi. Strong professional network and demonstrable understanding of conducting business within the UAE, including 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.

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.