Facilities/Security Manager (Arabic Speaking)

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with an international Professional Services Organisation who is looking to hire a proven Facilities Manager. Due to current restrictions we are only considering candidates who are currently based in Abu Dhabi.

For this full time role, it is absolutely crucial that you have had prior experience of facilities management within the UAE, working for a credible organisation. You shall be expected to work closely with the Head of Operations and will ensure the safety and security of all employees within the building. You will be accountable for the center's security, managing the Health and Safety policies whilst organizing the recruitment for the security team as a whole. You will also manage all vendors and third party agreements, re-negotiating costs and managing renewals where appropriate.

Requirements

About you
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities management. Whilst Arabic may be your mother tongue, you will be able to speak and write English fluently. The office is in a central location with parking and shops within easy distance. This is a superb permanent opportunity to secure a busy role with the scope to develop skill-set further in a global corporation. There is an annual discretionary bonus, good medical / insurance.
You will possess facilities and security management experience equating to at least five years within a professional services environment.

In character, you will be a strong communicator, confident and motivated. You will be able to instill professionalism in your colleagues and will have fantastic ability to prioritise workload. You will already be residing in Abu Dhabi and will be bilingual, with good communication skills both verbal and written in Arabic and English.

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.