Receptionist

Bayut | dubizzle; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate platform in the UAE is seeking a Receptionist to manage the front office and support HR functions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive health insurance, and more.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual air-ticket allowance

Employee discounts

Learning opportunities

#UAEBayut brand exposure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of front-office experience with at least 1 year in people management.
• At least 2 years of experience in the UAE.
• 3+ years in managing events.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of people and ensure high-quality receptionist duties.
• Supervise receptionists and delegate tasks.
• Ensure execution of CSR activities.

Skills

Front-office experience

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Event management skills

Fluent English communication

Customer-service attitude

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Mac operating system

Job description

About the Company

Bayut & dubizzle are iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Together they connect millions of users nationwide and are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of the Dubizzle Group, they operate alongside some of the market’s strongest classified brands, with a collective strength of five brands and more than 123 million monthly users who trust them for their needs.

Job Overview

As the Receptionist, you are the first point of contact for the company and provide administrative support. You will manage the flow of people through the business, ensure all receptionist responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and timeliness, and support the HR and CSR function.

Responsibilities

• Creation and driving of the calendar for all CSR events throughout the year based on the UN calendar
• Running recurring HR initiatives and sporting activities
• Monitoring the CSR budget and providing reports
• Preparing and overseeing the execution of office CSR activities
• Creating internal communications and publishing them on all organisation channels for UAE and MENA regions
• Managing the internal Instagram page
• Ensuring all areas business have access to non‑specific regional communications
• Sending out SEED communications on all organisation channels
• Implementing Sustainable Development Goals in the company (e.g. recycling programmes)
• Ensuring the monthly publication of The Buzz Newsletter
• Supervising the reception rotation and ensuring a cover/representative at all times
• Covering the reception when required and managing office sundry replenishment (stationery, refreshments, etc.)
• Reporting any maintenance issues to the concerned department
• Delegating and supervising day‑to‑day admin tasks as required
• Leading the team of receptionists, setting KPIs and meeting the objectives of HR Operations
• Motivating and managing the performance of the receptionist team in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment
• Maintaining a multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities

Qualifications

• Secondary education required
• 5+ years of front‑office experience handling receptionist responsibilities, with at least 1 year in people management
• At least 2 years of experience within the UAE
• 3+ years in managing events/employee engagement activities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and using a Mac
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Fluent English, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of employee engagement and the importance of it
• Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise and work under pressure
• Resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Project‑management skills and strong collaborative skills
• Customer‑service attitude, friendly, well‑spoken, professional and upbeat appearance
• Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual air‑ticket allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards & recognitions programs
• Learning & development opportunities
• #UAEBayut brand exposure and networking opportunities