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IHG Executive Secretary in United Arab Emirates

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

● Working as your Manager’s trusted second-in-command

• Manage the Manager's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, and ensuring that all commitments are met in a timely manner.

• Coordinate and prioritize incoming requests and correspondence for the Manager including emails, phone calls, and meeting requests, and respond or delegate as appropriate.

• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, documents, and presentations for internal and external meetings attended by the Manager, ensuring that all participants are well-informed and prepared.

• Attend meetings with the Manager as required, taking notes, recording action items, and following up on action items to ensure timely completion.

• Act as a liaison between the Manager and internal departments, external stakeholders, and clients, communicating information, requests, and instructions effectively and confidentially.

• Assist the Manager in preparing reports, presentations, and other documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professionalism in content and formatting.

• Coordinate special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Manager, providing administrative support and ensuring successful execution and completion.

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and communications related to the manager's office.

• Contributing to a functional work atmosphere by supervising office management tasks, from supplies to technical support.

What We need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or related field.

• Proven experience as an Executive Secretary or similar role, supporting senior executives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and confidently with individuals at all levels.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in handling administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.

• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and communications.

• Multi-lingual. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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