Operations / Office Manager

Job description / Role

Charterhouse are working exclusively with a wonderful global professional services firm to recruit an Office/Operations Manager. The organisation has a great reputation that has been gained through the high quality of work they produce as well as the happy and comfortable environment that is promoted through the organisation’s strong focus on training, developing, and retaining their staff, this role is a replacement role for a long standing staff member and is a rare opportunity.

With the Middle East head office in Dubai, this role will be based in Dubai but will also have coverage across smaller offices in Abu Dhabi and KSA. A varied role that will cover responsibility for line management of support functions that include, Ops, Finance, IT and HR whilst also managing vendor relationships, leases, compliance and adhoc projects. Ideally the perfect individual will be an all-rounder with experience across varied areas.

This person will be a point of contract for all staff within the organisation, dealing with individuals at all levels, therefore it is key to be approachable, personable and comfortable with speaking to and passing feedback onto senior members of staff. The ideal person for this role will have previous experience within Professional Services, Legal or Audit where the business is a regulated professional environment and the highest standards are held.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will have 6-10 years’ experience in a similar role with at least 2 years’ experience in the Middle East. Previous experience in HR, Operations preferably within Professional Services, Legal or a similar sector.

Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to handle diverse situations, create policies and processes as well as work closely with management to improve organisational performance. Strong verbal and written skills in English are essential.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.