Executive Assistant / PA - Dubai based - CEO - Must have UAE Experience
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Country
- UAE
- Category
- Administration & Office Support
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
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About this role
The RIG Recruitment is working with a client based in Dubai who are looking for an EA/PA to join them.
We are seeking a highly organised, professional and discreet Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive business and personal support to a senior executive based in Dubai.
The successful candidate will manage a demanding schedule, coordinate meetings and international travel, handle confidential correspondence and support a variety of business and personal requirements.
This role requires someone proactive, dependable and capable of anticipating needs, managing changing priorities and operating with complete confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
* Manage a complex business and personal diary, ensuring appointments and priorities are coordinated effectively.
* Schedule internal and external meetings across multiple time zones.
* Prepare daily schedules, meeting agendas, briefing notes and supporting documents.
* Manage emails and correspondence, prioritising urgent matters and following up on outstanding actions.
* Act as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal teams, clients, partners and external stakeholders.
* Attend meetings when required, take minutes and monitor action points.
* Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence and other business documents.
* Maintain accurate filing systems and securely manage confidential information.
* Screen calls, enquiries and requests, responding or redirecting them appropriately.
* Support the executive with project coordination, research and ad hoc business requirements.
* Track deadlines, commitments and deliverables to ensure actions are completed on time.
Travel and Events
* Arrange complex domestic and international travel itineraries.
* Coordinate flights, hotels, airport transfers, visas and meeting schedules.
* Prepare detailed travel packs and remain available to manage last-minute changes.
* Organise business dinners, corporate events, conferences and private appointments.
* Coordinate guest arrangements and hospitality when required.
Personal Assistance
* Manage personal appointments, reservations and household-related schedules.
* Coordinate with household staff, drivers, service providers and other external suppliers.
* Assist with personal travel, family arrangements and special occasions.
* Handle purchases, deliveries, memberships and personal administration.
* Maintain records relating to personal expenses, invoices and payments.
* Support lifestyle management and other confidential personal matters.
* Complete ad hoc errands and tasks when required.
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a similar position.
* Previous experience supporting a CEO, founder, business owner, board member or high-net-worth individual.
* Strong experience managing complex diaries and international travel.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate requirements and resolve issues independently.
* Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* High level of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence.
* Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills.
* Comfortable handling sensitive business and personal information.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and digital collaboration tools.
* Fluent written and spoken English is essential; additional languages would be advantageous.
* Previous experience working in Dubai or the UAE is preferred.
* A valid UAE driving licence would be advantageous.
* Flexibility to support occasional requirements outside standard working hours or during executive travel.
Salary budget: 25,000 AED per month + medical + visa + flights
Please send CV's to david@therigrecruitment.com.