Office Manager / EA

In office - 9am - 6pm - Mon - Fri (flexibility required)Salary - 10,000 - 12,000 AED per monthI am recruiting an experienced Office & Operations Manager / Executive Assistant for a growing luxury business in Dubai.This is a varied, hands-on position working closely with an entrepreneurial Managing Director and taking responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the business.The role combines office and business operations, Executive Assistant support, client coordination, HR administration and basic accounts. I am looking for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a business, takes ownership and can be trusted to ensure things are handled accurately and followed through.Responsilibilities Managing the Managing Director's diary, meetings, appointments and prioritiesCoordinating the day-to-day running of the office and wider business operationsManaging suppliers, contractors and external service providersCoordinating maintenance, cleaning, utilities and other facilities requirementsManaging contracts, service agreements, renewals and recurring paymentsSupporting basic accounts administration including invoices, expenses, supplier payments and payment trackingMaintaining accurate financial and administrative recordsSupporting HR administration, employee records, onboarding and other documentationCoordinating client requirements, meetings, schedules and projectsProviding a professional point of contact for clients where requiredKeeping track of deadlines, commitments and outstanding actionsSupporting the Managing Director with ad hoc projects and business initiativesHelping to develop and improve processes as the company continues to growRequirements Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy are essential for this position.You will be someone who naturally checks their work, notices when something doesn't look right and takes pride in ensuring information, payments, documentation and arrangements are correct.You should also be:Highly organised and able to manage multiple prioritiesProactive, dependable and comfortable taking ownershipConfident working closely with a Managing Director or business ownerProfessional and polished when dealing with clientsComfortable with basic accounts and HR administrationCommercially aware and mindful of costs and deadlinesDiscreet and trustworthyCalm and solutions-focused when priorities changeOpen-minded, adaptable and willing to get involved wherever neededConfident using Microsoft Office and learning new systemsPrevious experience as an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Executive Assistant or in a similarly broad business support position is essential.Experience within a luxury, hospitality, events, interiors, retail or other high-end service environment would be advantageous.This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to play an important part in the growth of a business. It isn't a narrowly defined corporate position – I'm looking for someone who enjoys variety, sees what needs doing and gets on with it.