Executive Assistant

About this opportunity

Resident in Kuwait or a Gulf State required. £80/85,000 sterling equivalent plus accommodation + bonus This is a top opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant with bi-lingual Arabic/English skills, who can carry out both business and personal duties for this much respected and renown Company President of several major companies in Kuwait. The role will require occasional travel with the President on business matters (approx. 4 – 6 times a year). 10 years+ at senior level is required. Intelligent, hands on with a positive and helpful personality is essential together with a natural respect and emotional intelligence. Excellent all-round ability and a background within a Family Office or supporting an UHNW CEO/President or similar within Kuwait or the Gulf Region. Top diary management both business and personal is needed. Excellent travel and itinerary skills and top forward planning ability. A top communicator, able to liaise at all levels easily including the President’s extended family and business circle. Assisting with correspondence, emails and arranging various meetings both in Kuwait and abroad. Flagging up important issues/changes and making appropriate changes Used to providing solutions and not asking lots of questions to resolve matters quickly and efficiently. Able to tune into the style of working needed quickly with a good understanding of the more traditional culture of Kuwait. The role needs flexibility & dedication, able to cover the President’s requests when needed (not 24/7 all of the time) giving total discretion and confidentiality at all times. Intelligent with a broad international overview your role will be a dedicated right hand to this much respected individual in all aspects. There may be an aspect to assist with the President’s wardrobe/dressing on occasion so a male Executive Assistant is needed in this instance. There will be a long handover from the current EA who has been with the President for years. The company has an extremely high retention of staff including 2nd generation of some employees joining the company. An interesting and varied role for a top EA with an excellent background at senior level. The role comes with accommodation, an excellent salary + bonus + one flight a year + bens. • Executive Assistant with bi-lingual Arabic/English skills, who can carry out both business and personal duties. • 10 years+ at senior level is required. Intelligent, hands on with a positive and helpful personality is essential together with a natural respect and emotional intelligence. • There may be an aspect to assist with the President’s wardrobe/dressing on occasion so a male Executive Assistant is needed in this instance.