Relationship/Office Manager

This is a lovely and personable role that involves a multitude of skills including client and candidate management, office administration and basic accounts. The role will support the company and its consultants with daily and project work with their candidates, clients and consultants. Responsibilities include office administration, assisting with business development and marketing activities plus liaising with external providers including the company accountant. This is a strong support role that is looking for a mature individual with an empathetic and proactive nature due to the demands and nature of the role.

Key accountabilities:

1. Daily running of the office from the supply of stationary to preparing workshop material.
2. Updating the company’s record system.
3. Acting as PA to the Managing Director involving diary management, meeting research and preparation.
4. Supporting marketing activities such as newsletter material, issuing press releases, and invoices for the company.
5. IT maintenance and assisting with candidate support such as CV preparation and proofreading.
6. Booking meeting rooms, arranging parking passes, and other ad hoc responsibilities.

The ideal applicant will have worked in Dubai for the past couple of years, possess excellent communication skills in English, and have a good working knowledge of IT and social media. A real plus would be knowledge of Saleforce.com. We are looking for someone who will enjoy the diversity of the role and add value to a small but rapidly growing team.

About The Company:

Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy. Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.