Bilingual Office Manager

Bilingual Office Manager

Abu Dhabi

AED 25,000 per month

This is a newly created role to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the President and CEO office. At least five years supporting a high-profile CEO, senior executive or government leader is essential. Degree education is essential and a Project Management qualification would be highly advantageous. Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic is essential. Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. This role is not open to candidates who do not currently reside here and who aren’t prepared to reside in Abu Dhabi.

Description:

  • Coordinate high-level meetings, briefings, events and engagements with government entities, board members, clients and senior stakeholders
  • Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations and follow-up actions
  • Manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
  • Anticipate the President and CEO’s requirements and proactively resolve issues and highlight priority items
  • Manage a complex and frequently changing diary, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated
  • Track key actions, decisions, deadlines and strategic priorities across the organisation
  • Coordinate closely with leadership and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and follow-up
  • Manage complex regional and international travel arrangements, itineraries and associated logistics
  • Draft and review correspondence and communications on behalf of the President and CEO
  • Support the effective operation of the President and CEO Office, including relevant projects and administrative processes
  • Represent the President and CEO Office professionally when engaging with high-profile external stakeholders

Criteria:

  • Degree educated, a Project Management qualification would be an advantage
  • Five years supporting a high-profile CEO, senior executive or government leader is essential
  • Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly to the business needs and changes
  • Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic is essential
  • Advanced MS Office especially with reporting and data tracking
  • Proficient in modern productivity tools and AI applications, tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Microsoft Office and AI platforms, or a digital-first mindset with strong skills in MS Office and emerging AI tech
  • Highly organised with attention to detail
  • This role would not suit a clock-watcher
  • A professional individual who is well groomed and spoken
  • Must be able to drive and have your own car
  • Must currently reside in the UAE and must be prepared to reside in Abu Dhabi

Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. We thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidate applications, we only accept online applications in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, however if you are not successful on this occasion, your CV will be stored on our database but to make sure you do not miss out, keep checking our website, follow us on Twitter and follow our Sapphire Recruitment LinkedIn page.

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