Office Manager

Job description / Role

From its humble beginnings in the region in 1970, to becoming one of the leading players in the framework market for construction, our client’s philosophy has never changed; offering its customer’s added value. They are involved in every stage of the project, consulting with customers, understanding their specific needs, developing tailored solutions, assisting with planning and implementation and offering dedicated technical site service support to the project. They now operate through 11 locations regionally, consistently expanding and developing their network. Most of all, although they are a large team, they are a close one, with everyone working together, committed to the philosophy that the company stands by.

The Office Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of the UAE Office, providing administrative and operational support to all departments and working alongside the Regional Office. Key accountabilities will include HR and on-boarding support of new joiners, assisting with document compliance and liaising with finance for audit purposes, reporting monthly HR statistics to the Regional HR department, implement new training and corporate culture to employees, coordinate marketing and logistics requirements for events and trade shows, and coordination with external companies supplying services to the UAE office. Additionally, you will closely with the Managing Director and Regional HR to produce management reports and performance charts and implement and manage an effective document control system.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and establishing and maintaining working relationships with both internal and external contacts, will be key to success within this role. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with senior members of the UAE and Regional team, to ensure that the needs of the business are established and met. In depth knowledge of HR policies and procedures, budgeting and analysis and all round advanced administrative skills are required.

Experience within a Logistics or Supply Chain organization would also be considered advantageous. Candidates will be degree educated and possess highly advanced skills in MS PowerPoint and Excel.

This is a challenging role and will empower the successful candidate with considerable responsibility to deliver on the goals and values that the company set.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.