Mission Facilities Lead & People Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dubai seeks a facilities and property supervisor to oversee mission buildings, supervise drivers and housekeepers, and manage leases and maintenance projects. You will partner with HR on staffing, conduct reviews, and ensure safety compliance.

This role requires strong communication with mission leaders and contractors, and a proactive approach to budgeting and vendor management to support mission operations in the UAE.

Qualifications

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s qualification is required.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• At least two years’ related experience in facilities and property management, construction procedures, business practices, and safety and fire codes is essential.
• Exposure to front-line management in a multi-disciplinary work environment is expected.
• Professional communication with mission leaders, contractors, and vendors is important for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Acts under the supervision of the Area Mission Support Manager to meet the temporal needs of the mission.
• Meets regularly with the Mission President to understand the mission needs.
• Manages the work of other employees such as mission drivers and mission housekeepers.
• In partnership with HR, hires or terminates employees and recommends promotions, or other changes of status for those reporting to them.
• Conducts annual performance reviews, approves expenses, in partnership with HR handles onboarding, time off requests, and worker accident claims.
• Negotiates apartment leases, renewals, and closures.
• Scopes and manages building maintenance projects.
• Manages resources and assigns work to vendors to execute projects as planned meeting cost, quality and timeliness objectives.
• Performs inspections of mission facilities to ensure compliance with the approved standards.
• Anticipates upcoming mission needs and manages them appropriately.
• Maintains inventory of Church-owned furnishings and ensure proper disposal of excess and unserviceable supplies.
• Maintains a strong relationship with mission leaders, missionaries, and other employees and vendors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities & property management

Safety & fire codes

Professional communication

Front-line management

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dubai seeks a facilities and property supervisor to oversee mission buildings, supervise drivers and housekeepers, and manage leases and maintenance projects. You will partner with HR on staffing, conduct reviews, and ensure safety compliance.

This role requires strong communication with mission leaders and contractors, and a proactive approach to budgeting and vendor management to support mission operations in the UAE.