Assistant to the Chairman
Company: J1 Consulting Major International Construction / Real Estate company with strong Middle East focus, c£100k base + package tailored to individual circumstances. This is a UK based role (though could also possibly be Dubai based) but involves extensive travel accompanying the Chairman, particularly to Dubai / Iraq: in military parlance it is probably 80% MA; 20% ADC (the Chairman has no PA): the focus is on assisting with all aspects of his working, organisation, routine and meetings follow through to enable his efficient management of the business. A good standard of both spoken and written Arabic is essential , as is a high degree of cultural awareness / sensitivity and (ideally) personal experience of Iraq. Excellent personal relationship building abilities at a senior level, a high degree of discretion, loyalty and integrity plus strong organisational skills and attention to detail are all pre-requisites. An ex-military background...