Senior EA (Relocation to Dubai)

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant

Dubai (Relocation Included)

An ambitious, high-growth international recruitment business is looking for a highly organised Senior Executive Assistant to support C-suite and act as their trusted gatekeeper.

Over the past four and a half years, the business has scaled rapidly, delivering 200% year-on-year growth followed by a further 50% growth trajectory this year.

With international expansion underway and a strong footprint across private equity portfolio talent markets, the business is now investing heavily in building a best-in-class support and operations function in Dubai.

The business is looking for someone hands-on, proactive and execution-focused, someone who can bring organisation skills, protect C-suite memebers, and play a genuine role in supporting in the day to day administration.

The Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support

• Proactive management of complex diaries and inboxes
• Scheduling and coordination of meetings often across time zones
• Acting as a filter for priorities and ensuring efficient use of leadership time
• Providing high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders as required

Proactive Business Support

• Proactive approach to working
• Supporting outreach activity, client communications and relationship management
• Preparing and formatting pitch decks, proposals, candidate summaries and briefing documents
• Assisting with internal projects and ad‑hoc initiatives aligned to business priorities

Systems, Tools & AI

• Maintaining data within a CRM system
• Supporting research and insight using external data and intelligence platforms
• Learning and applying AI tools to improve efficiency across: Pitch and proposal creation and Internal documentation and workflows

Events & Culture

• Organising client meetings, lunches and internal events
• Acting as a positive, professional presence in a close‑knit office environment

What They Are Looking For

• Previous EA (C-suite) experience within recruitment or professional services preferred
• A highly proactive and accountable mindset
• Strong execution capability, someone who gets things done
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commercial thinking and problem-solving ability
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Someone excited by autonomy, ownership and building from the ground up

Culture & Environment

The business has a strong “work hard, play hard” culture, without the heavy corporate feel.

The Dubai office is ambitious and social, with a major focus on building a genuinely high-performance culture where support functions are fully integrated into the success of the business.

Package & Benefits

• £45,000 – £55,000 tax-free salary
• Bonus potential
• Visa sponsorship
• Flights included
• Two weeks accommodation on arrival
• Medical insurance
• Clear progression opportunities

This role would suit someone looking to accelerate their career within a scaling international business where they can make a visible impact from day one.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English