Executive Assistant & Office Manager - Safran Seats Dubai

Published 09.11.2026 Company : Safran Seats Job field : Administrative Location : Plaisir , United Arab Emirates Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff

Published 09.11.2026 Job Description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East?

Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub.

Our General Manager is now seeking an Executive Assistant & Office Manager.

As the Executive Assistant & Office Manager, you will be the right hand to the General Manager and play a vital role supporting our Dubai site's Senior Leadership Team.

Your key responsability will include :

• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management for the General Manager, including agenda planning, meeting preparations, briefing materials, travel, and hospitality arrangements.
• Support the wider Senior Leadership Team with diary and logistics management when required.
• Manage daily monitoring and prioritisation of incoming mail, emails, and calls, ensuring timely responses and appropriate redirection.
• Prepare and design presentations, correspondence, reports, and background research to a high standard.
• Take minutes and track action items at meetings, with timely follow-up ahead of subsequent meetings.
• Control the MD Office budget, process invoices and expense claims, and ensure compliance with company expense policies.
• Organise office functions such as seating plans, stationery and furniture orders, and meeting room allocations.
• Welcome and support visitors, handling all related administration and catering requirements.
• Plan and arrange complex travel requirements for the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team, including flights, accommodations, and ground transport.

Support communications and event logistics, including company roadshows and leadership conferences.

• Provide administrative support for executive internal controls, ensuring compliance with key company procedures.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position requiring outstanding organisation, communication, and decision-making skills to ensure the smooth and professional running of the General Manager's office. Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to maintain discretion will be key to our continued growth. Job Requirements

• Proven experience supporting senior executives or working at board level.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with a strong ability to manage shifting priorities.

- Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic -environment.

• Advanced IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, with flexibility and a motivated, positive attitude.
• Integrity, professionalism, and resilience under pressure.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

This position is based in Dubai, UAE.

French language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Locate your future workplace

61 RUE PIERRE CURIE 78370

Plaisir

United Arab Emirates