# Senior Executive Assistant (UAE National) — Robert Walters

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (remote)
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 24,000 to 28,000 per month (employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-28
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## Description

We are currently supporting a leading semi government organisation in Abu Dhabi who are looking to recruit two Senior Executive Assistant positions, supporting either the SVP or EVP of the division.

This is a handson executive support role suited to someone with strong experience supporting senior stakeholders, excellent organisational skills and a mature, proactive approach.

Please note this role requires a UAE National Family Book.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to a Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President, including calendar and meeting management, correspondence and day-to-day coordination.

• Manage competing priorities and ensure the executive is well prepared for meetings, commitments and key deadlines.

• Coordinate meetings, presentations, documents and follow-up actions across internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as a reliable point of contact, ensuring information and requests are handled efficiently and with appropriate confidentiality.

• Support the executive with travel arrangements, scheduling and other administrative requirements as needed.

• Coordinate across different teams and stakeholders within the wider function.

• Anticipate requirements, follow up on actions and proactively resolve day-to-day issues.

• Work flexibly according to business requirements, including occasional changes to working hours or meeting schedules.

Requirements

• UAE National with family book.

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally with strong Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience.

• Experience supporting senior-level stakeholders, ideally at VP, SVP, EVP or equivalent level.

• Experience within energy, oil & gas, infrastructure or another large, complex organisation would be advantageous.

• Candidates with a combination of HR/business support and Executive Assistant experience will also be considered.

• A Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification or Bachelor's Degree is preferred; but not required

• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

• Positive, proactive and reliable personality, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

• Mature and professional approach, with the ability to handle confidential information and senior stakeholders with discretion.

• Flexible and comfortable working around changing priorities and executive schedules.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday - Thursday: 8 hour working day, flexi hours

• Friday: 6 hour working day.

• 4 work from home days per month

• Approx budget - AED 24,000-28,000 per month, depending on experience + flight, bonus, increment, and more.

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## Requirements

UAE National with family book. 6+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally with strong Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience. Experience supporting senior-level stakeholders, ideally at VP, SVP, EVP or equivalent level. Experience within energy, oil & gas, infrastructure or another large, complex organisation would be advantageous. Candidates with a combination of HR/business support and Executive Assistant experience will also be considered. A Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification or Bachelor's Degree is preferred; but not required. Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. Positive, proactive and reliable personality, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership. Mature and professional approach, with the ability to handle confidential information and senior stakeholders with discretion. Flexible and comfortable working around changing priorities and executive schedules.

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