One of the leading innovative travel tech companies is searching for an experienced and self-driven Office Manager to join our team on a full-time basis! The Office Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider Executive team to organize and coordinate administration duties and office procedures while maintaining a pleasant work environment and ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, and safety.

About the job responsibilities and tasks:

  • Serve as the point person for office manager duties including:

  • Maintenance

  • Mailing
  • Supplies
  • Equipment
  • Bills
  • Errands
  • Shopping
  • Schedule meetings and appointments for CEO and key meetings for Board, Shareholders and other Stakeholders.
  • Take minutes of meetings for key meetings
  • Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment
  • Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs
  • Partner with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary
  • Organize office operations and procedures
  • Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment
  • Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time
  • Manage office General & Administrative budget, and ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
  • Provide general support to visitors
  • Assist in the onboarding process for new hires
  • Address employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements)
  • Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services
  • Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences

Requirements:
The Office Manager should possess the following requirements and qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an Office Manager, Front Office Manager or Administrative Assistant
  • Knowledge of Office Administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures
  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, in particular)
  • Experience with accounting & financial reporting tools (Quickbooks is preferred)
  • Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. fax machines and printers)
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
  • A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
  • High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus
  • Background in start-ups and/or in the media & travel industry, are a plus
  • Fluent in English, any additional languages (especially Arabic) are a plus
  • A positive attitude who can display an unusual amount of energy & initiative
  • Affinity with the tourism/media industry
  • Highly self-motivated and able to (self-)learn quickly
  • Attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment, and be able to meet tight deadlines
  • Can easily adapt to change in a fast-paced atmosphere

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: AED7,000.00 per month