Executive Assistant & Office Administrator

The Role

Our client is a privately owned real estate investment company managing a diverse property portfolio across the UAE. Operating within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, they are seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant & Office Administrator to provide dedicated support to the CEO while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership and thrives in a position where no two days are the same.

Alongside managing a busy diary, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence and arranging travel when required, you will oversee general office administration, maintain accurate records, liaise with external suppliers and support the wider business with a range of operational and administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining complete discretion and confidentiality.

Requirements

We are looking for a professional with between two and five years' experience within an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administrator or Office Coordinator role, ideally gained within a corporate, professional services, consulting, engineering, construction, property or real estate environment.

Previous UAE experience is preferred, together with excellent written and spoken English and advanced proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite. Candidates who embrace technology and are confident utilising AI productivity tools, including ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, will be viewed favourably.

Equally important is your attitude. You will be a confident communicator with exceptional organisational and follow-up skills, someone who is proactive, resourceful and enjoys working closely with senior leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious administrative professional looking to further develop their career within a stable and growing investment business where they can make a genuine contribution.

About the company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNCs, government & semi -government entities, SMEs, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.