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Ref: GP186-2717
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working with a government embassy based in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking to hire an Arabic speaking PA and Office Manager to join the business.
This role will be responsible for Arabic to English and English to Arabic translation, to include legal documents, reports, contracts, official business correspondence and memorandums and would account for 20% of the position. In this wide-ranging role, you will also act as Office Manager and be accountable for trade license renewal and all government related queries. In addition, you will secure visas for employees as well as organising visas for visitors. You will also be responsible for all administration and managing the day-to-day running of the office. The office is a small, but busy operation which will regularly necessitate you working alone as many of the employees travel extensively. During these times you will be required to be available to support those working remotely and ensure that the office is maintained.
Requirements
The successful candidate should be Degree educated. You should have more than 5 years' experience in an office management position coupled with relevant, recent translation experience within the UAE. You will be frequently dealing with senior individuals, therefore it is essential you are well presented and an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Fluency in Arabic is crucial. Qualifications in translation are preferred but not 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.