Operations Supervisor (Arabic Speaker)

Charterhouse Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an Operations Supervisor. Responsibilities include overseeing office functions, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience, strong communication skills in Arabic and English, and a proactive approach to operations. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in office operations or facilities coordination.
• Experience in managing external vendors.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core office services including reception and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and operational continuity.
• Lead a small team, supporting recruitment and events.

Skills

Office operations management

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills in Arabic and English

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Competitive Salary

Charterhouse is working with an international law firm that is looking to hire an Operation’s Supervisor to support the day-to-day functioning of their Abu Dhabi office. This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality service delivery across the firm.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the smooth delivery of core office services, including reception, secretarial support, facilities, and office administration as well as general workplace coordination. Reporting functionally to the Operations Director, this role ensures workflow efficiency, vendor management, and consistent service delivery within the office.

The Operations Supervisor will serve as the primary point of contact for local authorities, building management, and service providers to ensure compliance and operational continuity. The role also provides support to HR, IT, and Finance in the implementation of operational policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with both local law and global standards. A key part of the role includes representing the local office whilst supporting on global operations projects, data gathering, and assisting with office event planning. Oversight of budgets related to facilities and general administration is also required, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality delivery.

In addition to operational management, the role leads a small team by supervising daily activities, coordinating coverage, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and facilitating team performance reviews as well as training initiatives.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in office operations, facilities coordination, or a similar supervisory role within a legal, professional services, or corporate environment. Hands-on experience in managing external vendors and ensuring workplace compliance with local regulations, including health and safety standards is essential. Familiarity with local institutional processes such as the PRO System will be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and highly organized. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English with the ability to engage effectively with senior managers and stakeholders is essential. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in team leadership.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred, but not essential. Fluency in Arabic is mandatory for this position.