Senior Executive Secretary

The head of HR at dnata needs a Senior Executive Secretary to SVP – dnata HR in Dubai, and the support extends to the wider HR Leadership Team running a global function for thousands of employees across several business units and countries. A large part of the job is keeping the SVP’s international calendar, travel and meetings in order.At a glance

• Experience: At least 5 years supporting senior executives
• Education: Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Deadline: 24 November 2026

Senior executive secretary job details in Dubai

The post sits close to executive decision-making, so it sees strategic HR work first-hand: organisational transformation, talent management and employee experience programmes across the dnata network.

Responsibilities

• Manages the SVP’s calendar, travel, meetings and competing priorities as a trusted support partner
• Coordinates work and communication across the HR leadership team and key stakeholders in the business
• Prepares presentations, reports, briefing packs, correspondence and executive communications for leadership meetings and business reviews
• Organises leadership meetings, workshops and events, covering preparation, logistics and follow-up on actions
• Supports HR projects on organisational change, talent management, leadership development and employee engagement, plus ad hoc initiatives sponsored by the SVP and the leadership team
• Tracks departmental budgets, invoices, purchase orders and admin processes against company policy
• Works with HR, Finance, Corporate Services and dnata operational teams to keep collaboration running smoothly
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion, and looks for ways to simplify admin processes

Requirements

• Executive support experience gained in a large and complex organisation

Preferred qualifications

• A secretarial qualification or diploma
• Strong organisation, planning and time management
• Discretion with confidential information and a highly professional manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Initiative, the ability to anticipate needs and to work with minimal supervision
• Comfort juggling several priorities at once in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Tax-free salary
• Travel benefits, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide

About dnata

dnata is a global air and travel services provider working across more than 130 airports, with operations in ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering and retail. Its team numbers more than 40,000 people.

How to apply

Applications go through the Emirates Group careers site, where candidates can apply using the button below.