Office Manager

Mackenzie Jones; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment firm located in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Office Manager with a strong background in providing high-level secretarial and administrative support. This role requires at least five years of Office Management experience within the Middle East and an understanding of regional cultures. Ideal candidates will have exemplary communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently. A western education is essential, and relocation to Saudi Arabia may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years Office Management experience within the Middle East.
• Previous experience of working at Director level or above.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class secretarial and administration support.
• Arrange travel itineraries and meetings.
• Work on specific projects requiring multitasking.

Skills

First class communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Computer knowledge

Education

Western education

Job description

The Company

My client is a diversified business and sits within the Oil & Gas sector. Due to major expansion and company development my client has grown from strength to strength and is now a leader in their field.

The Role

Based in Riyadh, Saudi, this organisation is currently recruiting for an Office Manager with a proven record in providing first class secretarial and administration support at Director level. Working for a true professional, this challenging and important position provides a vital link between management, clients and customers and will require you to utilise your first class communication and organisational skills to the fullest. Due to the level of this position, applications will only be considered from those individuals with a minimum of five years Office Management experience within the Middle East as you will be expected to understand the differing cultures and business practices across the region. There is also an element of travel with this role so flexibility is essential.

You must also have previous experience of working at Director level or above, as this is an extremely involved position, requiring someone with an exemplary professional background. Essential qualities for this position include excellent computer knowledge; the ability to prioritise and organise both your own and your managers work load; first class communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative. You will carry out a number of functions, from arranging travel itineraries and meetings, to working on specific projects where you will be able to demonstrate your ability to multitask and work autonomously. Due to the nature of the business, our client is looking for a mature, discreet individual who has complete examples. Candidates MUST be western educated and if not already located in Saudi, Must be able to relocate.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

Our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Areas of specialties we recruit for include:

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Marketing
• Sales
• Secretarial & Business Support
• Executive Search
• Banking & Financial Services
• Management Consulting
• Engineering