Executive Assistant to the General Manager (Saudi Nationals) (Pre-Opening)

About us

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.

The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel  offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in nature experience.

Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.

With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect!

Executive Assistant

As an Executive Assistant to the General Manager, you’ll provide a high-level administrative support, managing schedules, preparing reports, handling communications, and coordinating meetings. You’ll act as a liaison between the GM and other departments, ensuring smooth operations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Providing high-level administrative support and assistance to the General Manager and/or other assigned leadership team members.
• Performing clerical and administrative tasks, including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for senior staff.
• Arranging travel and accommodations for the General Manager and/or other assigned leadership team members.
• Scheduling and attending meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes, and recording minutes.
• Receiving incoming communications or memos on behalf of senior staff, reviewing content, determining importance, and summarizing and/or distributing them to the appropriate staff.
• Performing office tasks, including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and handling basic bookkeeping.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by executives.
• Carrying out other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Able to type minimum of 50 words per minute.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.