EA - Events - Abu Dhabi

Executive Assistant to Commercial Director Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Contract: Freelance – Initial 6 months, with potential for permanent employment Salary: AED 15,000 per month (negotiable) Start Date: Immediate Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Commercial Director within a fast-paced events environment.

Manage calendars, meetings, correspondence, travel arrangements and day-to-day priorities. Assist with commercial budgets, financial tracking, proposals and reporting. Coordinate with internal teams, clients, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and execution. Support commercial planning, project timelines, contract administration and follow-ups.

Manage challenging stakeholders professionally, confidently and diplomatically. Anticipate the Commercial Director's needs, prioritise competing demands and resolve issues proactively.

Requirements

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role, ideally within the events industry. Strong commercial awareness, particularly around budgets, financial reporting and project costs. Confident, assertive personality with the ability to manage demanding stakeholders and challenging situations.

Excellent organisational, communication and multitasking skills. Fluent English; Arabic language skills strongly preferred. Based in Abu Dhabi or willing to work on-site. UAE driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred. Available to start immediately. Able to work on a freelance contract for an initial six-month period.