Jobs at Sapphire in the UAE: Executive Office Manager

Sapphire is offering a full-time job opportunity as an Executive Office Manager to join the team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

1. Being the point of contact for the individual.
2. Managing a busy diary, including booking meetings, lunches, breakfasts, appointments, high profile appearances and endorsements.
3. Speech writing and written communication which includes letters, thank you notes and formal correspondence, therefore excellent written English is essential.
4. Support with preparations for board meetings.
5. Organizing and managing travel, both domestic and foreign, including flights, cars, chauffeur driven pick-ups and transfers, visas and private jets and helicopter travel.
6. Managing all aspects of household staff in multiple properties locally and internationally, including payroll, uniforms and all administration concerning employment and HR issues.
7. Organizing family time efficiently including holidays, events, appointments and transport.
8. Building key relationships and managing all communications, troubleshooting when necessary and coordinating effectively.
9. Maintaining a highly proactive stance on all projects both personal and professional, whilst ensuring integrity and trust at all times.
10. Acting as gatekeeper at all times, filtering both internal and external communication to maximize time effectively and ensuring the right people have the appropriate access.
11. Being involved wherever needed.

1. Must be female as will often travel with our client at short notice.
2. You will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.
3. Someone with previous UAE experience who understands the culture.
4. Trustworthy, disciplined, structured and well organized are a prerequisite.
5. Excellent written and spoken English.
6. This role is only open to candidates who are prepared to live in Abu Dhabi.
7. Bachelor’s degree.
8. Self-motivated, professional and capable of managing workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
9. Highly confidential and discreet.
10. Numerate.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills.
12. 3+ years Office Manager, Executive Assistant, or similar role.
13. Speech writing and written communication which includes letters, thank you notes and formal correspondence, therefore excellent written English is essential.
14. Experience working with HNWIs.
15. Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
16. Strong organization and project management skills.
17. Excellent attention to detail.
18. Someone who understands regional Protocol.

About Sapphire:

Sapphire Recruitment Consultants is a six times award-winning executive search, selection, and recruitment agency lead by a management team with over 30 years of experience in the international and local recruitment market.

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