This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious governmental start up in the early stages of growth and play a critical role in shaping how the business operates in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be a true extension of the Principal; someone trusted to manage sensitive matters, influence outcomes, and ensure excellence across every interaction.

This is not a traditional EA role; we are seeking an exceptional individual who operates as a true strategic partner to a senior Principal, combining executive excellence, operational leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. Someone who is always two steps ahead, anticipates needs, understands the bigger picture, and ensures the Principal is positioned for success at every level. The successful individual will wear many hats, moving seamlessly between executive support, business operations, stakeholder management, and strategic coordination.

We require a highly polished, discreet, and commercially minded professional who can represent the Principal with confidence, professionalism, and cultural awareness when engaging with senior stakeholders, including government and ministerial level counterparts. For the right individual, the salary will be highly competitive and flexible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the Principal, providing senior level executive and operational support
• Anticipate requirements, identify priorities, and proactively manage challenges before they arise
• Provide oversight across the business unit, ensuring alignment, communication, and accountability
• Prepare the Principal for key meetings through detailed briefings, updates, and business intelligence
• Support strategic planning, operational reviews, and executive decision making processes
• Serve as a key communication bridge between the Principal and senior internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the Principal professionally in meetings, communications, and engagements
• Build strong relationships with senior government, corporate, and institutional stakeholders
• Manage complex schedules, travel arrangements, and priorities (although diary management is not the primary focus)
• Ensure a consistently high standard of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence

Experience Required:

• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, principals, or senior government leaders
• Experience of working within the UAE government, semi-government, or similar
• Regular exposure to senior stakeholders, including government officials, ministers, board members, and executives
• Strong operational understanding with the ability to interpret business performance and priorities
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities
• Outstanding communication skills and executive presence
• High levels of cultural awareness, discretion, and professionalism
• The ability to represent a senior leader impeccably from meetings and communication style to personal presentation and conduct
• A bachelor’s degree is required

Ref: TH191286