Administrator / Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
English Speaking Countries, South Africa

Salary
10000 - 12000 AED

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Administration & Secretarial

Company Industry
Manufacturing

Our client is a small but growing manufacturing company based in DIP1, with a hardworking team and a supportive, family-style culture. They care about each other and value people who share their commitment to working together to achieve success. They are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator / Executive Assistant to provide vital support to their General Manager and wider team. The role will cover a mix of general administration and executive assistance, with plenty of variety day to day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the General Manager and office team
• Manage the GM’s calendar, including scheduling meetings across multiple time zones
• Handle travel arrangements – flights, hotels, visas, and itineraries
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and handle correspondence
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders professionally
• Maintain organised filing and records (electronic and paper-based)

Requirements
• 3–4 years of relevant administrative or executive assistant experience
• Previous experience in the UAE is strongly preferred
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and confident dealing with internal and external contacts
• Flexible approach, with the ability to adjust hours when needed to support the GM while travelling
• Must be immediately available to join
• Own car required (DIP1 location)

Working Hours
• 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (5 days in office)

Salary:
AED 10,000 to 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.