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Irwin & Dow

The Role
 This is a career building role, working alongside a highly dynamic and inspirational female business leader in UAE. This role will assist her as she moves her business platform forward in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and also be instrumental in coordinating with all the other external Board commitments she has throughout the UAE, almost another full-time job in itself. No day will be the same and you will be completely immersed in the business management and personal life of this incredible Principle. You will need to be prepared for every eventuality, ranging from last minute changes in schedules to on-the-spot event glitches, to high-spec presentations within minutes, to overseeing the development of a new residence and handling contractors and designers. Above all, the role demands core business understanding as you will be involved with senior level meetings with international banks, sovereign wealth funds and UHNW stakeholders, hence senior EA experience within wealth management, hedge fund or investment banking / private equity is desirable. Our female Principal is non-stop; a Board member of four external organisations, manages risk and audit oversight committees for external groups as well as founding her highly successful private equity company, she has high expectations but is equally a superb business mentor. Intuition is key to success in this role; you need to be proactive, a problem solver and have critical cultural and international awareness of current affairs. As the gatekeeper to her office, you will interact closely with other team members and strategic partners on key CEO related tasks and projects. You will support her across all areas of her business and personal life, attending meetings and events with her when required, managing a complex and very busy diary and all travel arrangements. You will be able to proactively manage the principal’s time using your expert judgement. There is a very strong administrative element to the role, including writing briefs and speeches, creating complex presentations, and managing internal and external communication, as well as tracking projects and reporting status. Additionally, research, analysis and project management play a large part in the role, as you will be required to participate in organization-wide projects that require additional support in collection and assimilation of data, feasibility analysis support and you will attend operational, project and program-related meetings, to capture information and provide accurate reports in your brief to the principle. Candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in performing critical support roles, across a wide scope. A strong commitment to delivering excellence, demonstrating good judgement, and understanding the importance of anticipating and proactively supporting needs is required. Our client is specifically seeking candidates who have had previous senior level exposure to an international business leader in a Chief of Staff / Senior EA role and who has managed various entities across an international remit. Candidates will possess English as a first language and a bachelor’s degree is essential from a well-recognised University. Our client offers a superb working environment and sees this role very much as a partnership. This is an excellent opportunity and loyalty, and commitment are regarded highly by our client.
 
Requirements
 Candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in performing critical support roles, across a wide scope. A strong commitment to delivering excellence, demonstrating good judgement, and understanding the importance of anticipating and proactively supporting needs is required. Our client is specifically seeking candidates who have had previous senior level exposure to an international business leader in a Chief of Staff / Senior EA role and who has managed various entities across an international remit. Candidates will possess English as a first language and a bachelor’s degree is essential from a well-recognised University. Our client offers a superb working environment and sees this role very much as a partnership. This is an excellent opportunity and loyalty, and commitment are regarded highly by our client.
 
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.

Chief of Staff to Female Principal

The Role
 We require an experienced Receptionist for a prestigious global management consultancy client. This role will be based at their busy Doha office in Qatar and will provide front office support to all visitors and the wider team on a daily basis. This is an employer of choice and a fantastic opportunity to join a professional services environment with a highly regarded reputation in their field of expertise. The role of Receptionist will be the first point of contact for all calls, emails and face to face visitors to the office and it is therefore expected that you will have exceptional communication skills in the English language, with native Arabic fluency. You will provide all meeting room bookings and organisation regarding catering and document requirements, arrangements of security and car parking passes and general meeting room and reception area standards. Additional tasks will also include management of all stationery and pantry supplies to ensure business continuity and development of strong relationships with all suppliers in this regard. The Receptionist will also provide support with the maintenance of office equipment and liaison with the service providers when required. Organisation of the daily post, courier collection and distribution of the daily newsletter will also be the part of the Receptionists tasks.
 
Requirements
 In order to apply for this post, you are required to have at least 2 years of experience within a receptionist or customer facing role. You will be a professional individual, with a strong service focus to represent our global client in the most appropriate manner. Proactive and motivated in your work, you should be able to manage multiple deadlines in a calm and organised manner. It is also expected that you will have good levels of competency with all MS office applications. Qatari National candidates are considered for this position.
 
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.

Bilingual Receptionist

The Role
 Our client is a prestigious, privately owned global executive search firm, established over fifty years ago. With over 400 employees across 40+ countries, the firm is widely respected for placing clients’ interests first and delivering exceptional value through the recruitment of senior leadership and board-level talent. As they expand their presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, they are now seeking a Saudi National to join their team as an Executive Assistant. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to work in a highly professional and international environment, supporting senior consultants in all aspects of client and project management. The Executive Assistant will act as a true business partner, taking ownership of the coordination and execution of key client assignments and playing an essential role in supporting business development efforts. The role is dynamic and involved, requiring someone who is confident, exceptionally organised, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, candidates, and stakeholders, managing complex diaries, organising interviews and meetings, arranging national and international travel, and preparing high-quality client deliverables and documentation to the firm’s global standards. There is a strong administrative focus, particularly in ensuring the accuracy of internal systems and databases, as well as supporting proposal writing, event coordination, and consultant expense reporting.
 
Requirements
 This role requires a proactive and polished individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Typically, an Executive Assistant within this organisation is bright, professional, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work. The successful candidate will possess outstanding written and spoken English skills to native standard, strong interpersonal confidence, and a high degree of discretion and diplomacy when working with senior-level clients and candidates. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a global team. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and ambitious Saudi National to join a world-class firm and contribute to its continued growth in the region.
 
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.

Executive Assistant Saudi National

The Role
 Irwin & Dow are working in partnership with a company that is a huge name in its creative field, to source a dynamic and highly experienced Head of Corporate Affairs & Operations. This is a strategic role, responsible for managing the corporate relationship whilst driving pure operational excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a key advisor and manage critical support functions, fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency across the company. The role focuses on the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the image and reputation of the company, guiding the brand’s image and overseeing the corporate social media strategy and channels. At the same time, working closely with HR, it designs and manages internal communications programmes and ensures full employee engagement and cross-departmental collaboration. This will involve organisation of key company, corporate events and end of year functions. There is a strong emphasis on developing, implementing and maintaining SOP’s across all departments, ensuring compliance, managing workflow processes and promoting best practice. The individual will provide strong leadership and direction to employees, manage efficient and transparent procurement processes and lead on all compliance and operational issues. There will be opportunity to work on adhoc strategic projects with the CEO, mergers, acquisitions and JV partnerships. To be considered for the role candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in Communications / Business Administration or in a Marketing related field. At least 10 years or progressive experience should be demonstrated with UAE market knowledge. We are seeking excellent leadership skills, demonstrated success in managing a corporate/brand reputation and an excellent track record in developing and implementing polices and procedures. A highly diverse role, candidates should be equipped to wear many hats and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with high levels of discretion, integrity and strategic thinking. This role offers enormous stability and strong career growth potential.
 
Requirements
 To be considered for the role candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in Communications / Business Administration or in a Marketing related field. At least 10 years or progressive experience should be demonstrated with UAE market knowledge. We are seeking excellent leadership skills, demonstrated success in managing a corporate/brand reputation and an excellent track record in developing and implementing polices and procedures. A highly diverse role, candidates should be equipped to wear many hats and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with high levels of discretion, integrity and strategic thinking. This role offers enormous stability and strong career growth potential.
 
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.

Head of Corporate Affairs & Operations

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Chief of Staff to Female Principal

Bilingual Receptionist

Executive Assistant Saudi National

Head of Corporate Affairs & Operations