Head of Global Business Services

Job description / Role

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role overseeing the shared services function from Dubai. The Head of Global Business Services will drive operational excellence, team development, and global stakeholder alignment. The role is pivotal in enabling business growth and ensuring seamless service delivery across multiple support functions.

Client Details

A global premium service provider operating in over 3,000 cities, with a reputation for excellence in customer experience and operational delivery. The Dubai office serves as the central hub for global shared services, supporting high-profile clients across travel, logistics, and corporate sectors. The company is scaling rapidly and committed to innovation, inclusivity, and performance.

Description

* Lead and develop high-performing back-office teams with a global scope of service
* Drive operational performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and budget
* Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service quality
* Act as a strategic partner to global stakeholders across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas
* Foster a customer-centric culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
* Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management across service areas
* Promote employee engagement and a positive working environment

Job Offer

* Competitive, tax-free salary
* Strategic leadership role in a fast-growing global business
* Opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact shared services function
* Collaborative culture with exposure to global stakeholders and premium clients
* Dubai-based role with growth, innovation, and transformation at its core

* Must be based in Dubai currently with track record of working in the UAE
* 10+ years in shared services, customer support, or business services leadership
* Proven success managing 30-80 FTEs in multicultural environments
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across global regions
* Experience in travel, logistics, hospitality, or premium service sectors preferred

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.