Office Manager

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

Job summary

An industry-leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Office Manager based in Riyadh. You will provide first-class support to the management, requiring strong organizational and communication skills, and a minimum of five years' experience in Office Management within the Middle East. The role involves travel and a deep understanding of cultural and business practices in the region. Relocation is necessary for candidates not currently in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Office Management experience within the Middle East.
• Experience working at Director level or above.
• Flexibility for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administration support to management.
• Arrange travel itineraries and meetings.
• Work on specific projects autonomously.

Skills

First class communication skills

Organisational skills

Excellent computer knowledge

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Education

Western education

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.