Office Manager - Abu Dhabi
5 days ago
City of London
Office Manager – Workplace Operations (Abu Dhabi) Competitive salary and benefits package We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Office Manager to lead day-to-day workplace operations within a fast-paced, high-performing finance house. This is a pivotal role within a growing regional hub, supporting a dynamic environment and working closely with senior stakeholders across international teams. You will take ownership of the office experience end-to-end, ensuring operational excellence, exceptional service standards, and a seamless workplace that enables teams to perform at their highest level. Key Responsibilities Office & Workplace Operations • Oversee all office operations in the Abu Dhabi location, ensuring a seamless, high-quality workplace experience, • Act as the central point of coordination for workplace standards, office services, and day-to-day operational delivery, • Continuously improve office processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and employee experience, • Manage office maintenance, facilities issues, and service providers to ensure high service standards Stakeholder & Reporting • Produce regular management reports for the Director of Workplace Operations (London), covering office conditions, enhancements, and operational updates, • Partner closely with the Head of Abu Dhabi Office and senior stakeholders to support projects and operational requirements, • Provide clear, solutions-focused operational insight to support decision-making Vendor & Supplier Management • Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and service optimisation, • Ensure cost-effective procurement of office supplies, catering, and consumables without compromising quality Front of House & Employee Experience • Oversee front-of-house operations, including reception, switchboard, visitor experience, and meeting room management, • Maintain a professional, polished, and welcoming office environment at all times, • Manage mail, courier services, taxis, and general office logistics Events & Workplace Engagement • Organise office events, internal initiatives, branded materials, and engagement activities, • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including access, desk allocation, and induction coordination, • Coordinate desk moves, office reconfigurations, and workplace changes Travel & Administration • Manage complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, itineraries, and visa coordination, • Maintain accurate internal documentation and intranet content, • Support a broad range of administrative and operational projects as required Compliance & Sustainability • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Fire regulations and internal workplace standards, • Support sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible office practices What We’re Looking For • Strong academics with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in office management, workplace operations, executive support, or similar roles within a professional services or high-performing finance environment, • Proven experience across office operations including reception oversight, visitor management, travel coordination, vendor management, and facilities support, • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong problem-solving ability, • Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels, • Professional, discreet, and service-driven with strong judgement and integrity, • Flexible, hands-on approach in a fast-paced, evolving environment, • Familiarity with the Abu Dhabi/UAE business and service landscape is advantageous