Executive Assistant

Irwin & Dow
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Dubai
Professional Services
Administrator
Not Available
28 Aug 2026

Job Description

The Role

We are delighted be working again with a long-standing client of Irwin & Dow, as they seek to recruit an EA/PA to provide full 1:1 support to a very busy C-Suite executive. This is a very dynamic environment, with lots of moving parts. As part of a close-knit support team, you will hav...

Additional Information

The Role
We are delighted be working again with a long-standing client of Irwin & Dow, as they seek to recruit an EA/PA to provide full 1:1 support to a very busy C-Suite executive. This is a very dynamic environment, with lots of moving parts. As part of a close-knit support team, you will have strong values and drive and enjoy a collaborative, team centric work approach. Based in the heart of Dubai you will independently manage the highly comprehensive corporate travel schedule and diary of your Principal from both a business and personal perspective, ensuring a proactive response to potential logistical problems that may occur well in advance. You will be able to prioritize and use discretion to manage the conflicting demands that he has and be an effective gatekeeper for him. You will provide core administrative support, encompassing, research, presentation work and international event production. The role includes large amounts of personal support, managing a private property portfolio, personal finance interests, research and travel logistics for the family, personal shopping requests and oversight of household staff administration and scheduling. Hence the role is very much one centered around trust and building the strong relationship with the family. This role is a diverse role, where the EA will be required to significantly juggle responsibilities. Hence, we are looking for that special all-rounder who can embrace the challenges of supporting in a busy corporate capacity in conjunction with the private aspects of the Principal’s life. This is a senior role, and we are seeking a mature, professional persona with demonstrated experience in supporting at senior managerial / C-Suite level both in a corporate and private capacity. The successful candidate will have a high degree of integrity and professional discretion with superb time management and organizational ability.

Requirements
This role is a diverse role, where the EA will be required to significantly juggle responsibilities. Hence, we are looking for that special all-rounder who can embrace the challenges of supporting in a busy corporate capacity in conjunction with the private aspects of the Principal’s life. This is a senior role, and we are seeking a mature, professional persona with demonstrated experience in supporting at senior managerial / C-Suite level both in a corporate and private capacity. The successful candidate will have a high degree of integrity and professional discretion with superb time management and organizational ability.

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.

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