Regional Office Manager

Location: Dubai Regional Office, UAE

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Regional Office Manager to join our Dubai Regional Office.

We are looking for a highly organised, polished, and proactive individual to be the operational heart of our Dubai Regional Office. This is a varied and fast paced role combining office management, Director level PA support, day to day IT assistance, and front of house responsibility for VIP visitors and senior stakeholders.

The role:

• Managing the day to day running of the Regional Office, ensuring it is always professional, well stocked, and welcoming
• Maintaining stock levels for office supplies, food, beverages, and stationery, proactively managing replenishment
• Setting up and troubleshooting video conferencing calls (Teams, Zoom) and providing first line IT support for printers and office technology
• Providing comprehensive PA support to the Regional Directors, including complex international travel bookings, visa coordination, and diary management
• Handling ad hoc administrative requests from Directors with efficiency and discretion
• Acting as the first point of contact for VIP visitors, board members, and senior stakeholders - ensuring a warm, polished, and brand consistent welcome experience
• Coordinating the logistics of senior visits including scheduling, room setup, catering, and guest requirements

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Proven experience in an office management, PA, or executive assistant role, ideally within a multinational environment
• Strong IT literacy including Microsoft Office 365 and video conferencing platforms, with the ability to troubleshoot day to day technical issues
• Experience booking and managing complex international travel arrangements for senior leaders
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to juggle a varied, fast moving workload with composure
• A highly professional presentation with experience meeting and greeting senior stakeholders and VIP visitors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
• High degree of discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters appropriately
• Previous experience working in the UAE or a similar international environment is desirable

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.