Personal Assistant to Head of Development

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, confident individual to support a highly respected C-Suite member of this UHNW family office, based in Abu Dhabi. With a diversified portfolio of business interests, they are growing organically and strategically, offering a stable and progressive work environment, promoting growth and development. Family offices are unique environments, highly entrepreneurial with start-up mentality, hence candidates must be focused, proactive with a ‘roll your sleeve’ up mentality. The role supports the Head of Development, a pivotal role for the group, on a specific one-to-one basis, but the successful candidate will have the right attitude, getting involved wherever is necessary as the team continues to build out, adaptability is key to success in this position. The core responsibility involves managing all the administrative, diary and travel requirements for the Head of Development, liaise with internal and external stakeholders at a very senior level and coordinate with extended members of the team There will be a large amount of research and written and spoken English must be fluent. Additionally, Arabic language skills, although not mandatory, are preferred. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of two years’ experience in a corporate administrative / PA role previously and who have local experience within the UAE. This role is highly fluid, priorities shift continuously, time management and effective organization are key parameters required to be successful and meet expectations. This role is office-based full time in Abu Dhabi, only candidates already residing in Abu Dhabi will be considered.

Requirements
The core responsibility involves managing all the administrative, diary and travel requirements for the Head of Development, liaise with internal and external stakeholders at a very senior level and coordinate with extended members of the team There will be a large amount of research and written and spoken English must be fluent. Additionally, Arabic language skills, although not mandatory, are preferred. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of two years’ experience in a corporate administrative / PA role previously and who have local experience within the UAE. This role is highly fluid, priorities shift continuously, time management and effective organization are key parameters required to be successful and meet expectations. This role is office-based full time in Abu Dhabi, only candidates already residing in Abu Dhabi will be considered.

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.