Executive Assistant/Operations Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Managing Director and Operations Excellence Director
• Improve administrative performance by managing diaries, booking meetings, and preparing reports and presentations
• Plan and coordinate leadership meetings, HUB meetings, and seasonal hotel events or celebrations
• Manage complex business travel arrangements for C-Suite and senior leadership, including flights, hotels, and transportation
• Coordinate community events, Ramadan activities, and fitness initiatives such as Dubai 30x30
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with high levels of discretion and professionalism
• Support business travel onboarding and offboarding processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in executive support, operations coordination, or a senior administrative role
• Experience managing complex diaries, meeting coordination, and documentation for senior leaders
• Proficiency in managing business travel logistics for C-Suite executives
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with high cultural awareness
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle shifting priorities
• Analytical ability to interpret data and provide insight-led recommendations
• Must be an Emirati national (Emiratization role)

Benefits

• Positive, supportive, and energetic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic business operations
• Access to training and development programs to enhance professional skills

About the Company

Premier Inn is a leading British hotel chain and the UK's largest hotel brand, with a significant presence in the UK, Germany, UAE, and Qatar. In the UAE, Premier Inn operates through a strategic partnership between Emirates Group and Whitbread PLC. With 11 hotels currently in the Middle East and an expanding pipeline, we are dedicated to making everyday experiences special for millions of customers.