Job Description
We are supporting a leading semi-government organisation in Abu Dhabi in their search for a Head of Executive Office to work closely with the CEO, Chair, and executive leadership team.
This is a highly visible leadership role operating at the centre of the organisation, providing strategic and operational support to executive leadership while driving cross-functional initiatives and ensuring the highest quality of Board and executive outputs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting decision-making, coordinating strategic priorities, and managing projects that span multiple business functions.
Key Responsibilities
-Partner closely with the CEO, Chair, and executive leadership on strategic priorities and executive initiatives.
-Prepare, review, and quality-control Board papers, presentations, briefing notes, and executive communications.
-Translate complex business challenges into clear, structured, and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
-Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects across both strategic and operational priorities.
-Manage high-priority requests and special projects on behalf of executive leadership.
-Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution across key initiatives.
-Support governance processes and contribute to the continued development of the Executive Office function.
Requirements
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a top-tier consulting firm, followed by in-house experience within the public or private sector.
-Strong written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare executive and Board-level materials.
-Excellent structured thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
-Experience working directly with senior executives, Board members, and leadership teams.
-Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across a broad range of strategic and operational topics.
-Outstanding stakeholder management skills and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced executive environment.
-Candidates must be based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate.
If you are looking to join a high-profile Executive Office where you can work directly with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making across the organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For further details or to apply, please submit your CV directly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experience.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to create user-centered designs.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Design and prototype user interfaces for web and mobile applications using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.
- Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and optionally frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs during implementation.
- Maintain design consistency across all platforms and products by adhering to brand guidelines.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness, navigation flows).
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and contribute to design and development sprints.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- 2+ years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer and Developer.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and front-end development work.
- Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and prototyping tools.
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.