Office Administration Manager | GCC

Excellent Expat Benefits and Salary D.O.E

 

The Company.

The Company is the private and personal operations arm of the Chairman’s private organisation and includes a mandate for overseeing all residential and property affairs, providing medical and security support, maintaining / promoting government relations, supporting the philanthropic initiatives of the Chairman, and arranging / coordinating all travel planning / logistics within the Middle East and abroad.

Job Purpose.

The Office Administration Manager will be responsible for co-developing, implementing, and managing an interdepartmental workflow system to streamline the daily operations and administration of a family office. They will oversee and coordinate administrative and operational tasks for a dynamic and diverse team, ensuring efficient daily operations, supply chain management, and providing administrative support across support services, travel logistics, and visa management. In addition, the manager will handle a wide variety of ad-hoc projects that serve the wider interests of the office and family. Key to this role is delivering responsibilities with the highest standards and efficiency, maintaining a high level of organisation, discretion, and confidentiality.

JOB REFERENCE

#10619

SALARY

Excellent Expat Benefits and Salary D.O.E

CURRENCY

USD

LOCATION

Middle East

POSITION

Office Administration Manager | GCC

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

No

LOOKING FOR COUPLE

No

TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD

Titled Family, Professional / Philanthropist, Formal Household, Commercial

EXPERIENCE

5+ years

LANGUAGE

English & Arabic

DRIVING LICENCE

Yes

PREFER NON SMOKER

Yes

VALID DBS

Yes

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Office Management
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised office environment.
  • Manage office schedules and coordinate meetings and events.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of office facilities and equipment.
  • Liaise with service providers for repairs and maintenance.
  1. Supplies Management
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of office supplies and equipment.
  • Ensure timely replenishment of supplies to avoid shortages.
  • Conduct regular assessments of supplier performance.
  1. Support Services
  • Provide administrative support to the office team.
  • Manage correspondence, phone calls, meeting agendas, document controlling, filing, record-keeping and petty cash management.
  • Assist with a wide variety of ad-hoc projects or tasks as needed that serves the wider interests of the office and family.
  • Coordinate closely with the executive leadership and other department heads to support the company wide operational needs.
  • Organise and maintain digital and physical data management. (GCC and International)
  1. Travel Logistics Support
  • Assist in travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, transportation, experiences, events and concierge services.
  • Ensure travel arrangements align with the family's preferences and requirements.
  • Handle any travel-related issues or changes promptly.
  • Assist in compliance with departmental operational budgetary guidelines.
  1. Visa Management Support
  • Assist and oversee visa applications and track visa renewals for the family and staff.
  • Maintain accurate records of visa status and expiration dates.
  • Oversee and track all staff and family travel movement comply with immigration regulations in all relevant jurisdictions.
  • Keep a track on changes in visa policies and procedures.

Entry Requirements

  • A degree in business administration, Management, or a related field
  • Proven experience in a senior office administration role, preferably within a high-net-worth family office or similar environment.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite and office management software and tools.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English.

Eligibility

Competencies
 
Job Competencies:
 
  • Problem solving
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Planning skills

 

Personal Competencies:

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Communication skills

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