General Affairs Manager

About the role

The General Affairs Manager will oversee smooth, safe, compliant and efficient GA operations for our Dubai office, covering DIFC and JAFZA, while supporting consistent practices across the Middle East & Africa region.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily office and facility operations, including maintenance, utilities, access, parking, visitor services and workplace services.
• Lead health, safety and security programs, conduct inspections, training, fire drills and business continuity planning.
• Oversee lease administration, office relocations, renovations, fit‑outs and ensure timely renewal of leases, permits and contracts.
• Maintain asset, residence and vehicle records, procurement, disposal and coordinate with IT for asset administration.
• Handle government and corporate administration, including trade licences, permits, customs codes and regulatory filings.
• Control procurement, vendor management and budget monitoring, supporting MEA offices with GA processes.
• Coordinate regional GA initiatives, audits, training, reporting and drive digitalisation and process improvement.
• Provide administrative support for records, travel, events, couriers and act as backup during peak periods.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of experience in General Affairs, facilities, corporate services or government relations, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of facilities, leases, contracts, assets, HSE, government documentation and budgeting.
• Familiarity with DIFC, JAFZA or other UAE free‑zone operations is an advantage.
• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between office locations and regions as required.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365 suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.