Executive Assistant – Maternity Cover (5 Months)

The Executive Assistant will provide organised, discreet and proactive support during a five-month maternity cover assignment. The role keeps priorities moving by coordinating calendars, meetings, information, travel and follow-up for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings, agendas, invitations, minutes, actions and changing priorities.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports and briefing information with accuracy and appropriate discretion.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, visitors and practical arrangements across internal and external contacts.
• Track follow-up items, deadlines and approvals so commitments are completed on time.
• Build trusted working relationships and anticipate support needs in a busy environment.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Previous executive or senior administrative support experience, ideally in a fast-paced organisation.
• Excellent organisation, written communication, confidentiality, technology confidence and attention to detail.

Skills

The role calls for Communication, Organisation, Commercial Awareness, Teamwork, Customer Focus.

Employment Details

This is a temporary position with Chalhoub Group in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Retail-facing roles may include rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and peak trading periods. Candidates should review the application page for the current process and any role-specific eligibility details.

What We Offer

The package includes health care, child education contribution, flexible or remote working policies where applicable, employee discounts and access to learning and internal mobility opportunities. The organisation welcomes diverse perspectives and is committed to equal opportunity.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to take ownership, share ideas and build strong working relationships. The role offers practical exposure to a respected regional retail business, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, contribute to meaningful priorities and grow through feedback, collaboration and day-to-day responsibility.

Day-to-day success will depend on dependable follow-through, respectful communication and the ability to adapt as customer and business needs change. Colleagues are expected to protect quality, meet agreed deadlines and contribute to an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.