Office Manager

ClearGrid; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing startup in the debt resolution industry seeks an Office Manager for its Dubai location. The successful candidate will manage administrative operations, handle vendor relations, and support regulatory compliance. They should have 3-4 years of experience in a similar role, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English. This role offers a chance to impact a high-growth environment directly.

Benefits

Direct influence on company culture

Opportunity to build and shape operations

Supportive and driven team environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in office management, administration, or operations.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of administrative operations for the Dubai office.
• Handle vendor management end-to-end.
• Support visa applications and residency processes.

Skills

Office management

Proactive problem-solving

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

ClearGrid is on a mission to revolutionize the debt resolution industry. We’re using AI, automation, and real-time data to completely rethink how debt collection works, unlocking better outcomes for institutions and individuals alike. Think of us as rebuilding the collections — starting from scratch, with modern tools.

We're a fast-growing startup with ambitious goals, and we’re looking for builders who are hungry to make a real dent in a space with massive untapped potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of administrative operations for the Dubai office, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Handle vendor management end-to-end: sourcing, getting quotations, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships.
• Oversee office permits, maintenance and repair requests, and office supplies—ensuring all requests are tracked and managed via the freezone portal.
• Coordinate employee health insurance registration, renewals, and related documentation.
• Support visa applications, residency processes, and other government-related requirements to ensure compliance with UAE labor law and freezone regulations.
• Plan and execute office and team events, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
• Partner with People Operations and Finance teams on administrative support such as expense reporting, time tracking, and onboarding logistics.
• Act as the go-to person for employees’ administrative needs, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Be flexible and resourceful—take on additional projects as the company grows, from policy rollouts to supporting new office launches.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in office management, administration, or operations—ideally in a high-growth startup or tech environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently to solve ambiguous challenges.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English required, Arabic an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills—you’re passionate about building a positive, inclusive workplace.
• Comfort with basic office software (Google Workspace); familiarity with HR, accounting, or project management tools is a plus.
• Experience planning events or managing team engagement initiatives is preferred.
• Based in Dubai, UAE

Why Join ClearGrid?

• Central to our mission: You’ll directly influence our team’s productivity, happiness, and company culture from day one.
• Opportunity to build: Shape administrative operations, not just maintain them—your systems will be the foundation as we scale.
• High-growth, high-impact environment: Join a company where almost everything is still to be built and your ideas move the needle.
• Supportive, driven team: Work with motivated colleagues focused on making a real difference in the debt resolution industry.