Associate Principal – Administration

About the role

A client of Manpower is looking for an Associate Principal – Administration to act as operational lead for administration and workplace services across the Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. The role ensures safe, efficient, professional and cost-effective office operations, covering facilities, catering, maintenance, accounts and service providers, in line with approved policies, budgets, contracts and service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration and workplace services and ensure consistent service delivery and operational readiness.
• Manage office services personnel and outsourced resources such as cleaners, office attendants, tea and coffee service staff and other support providers, with clear schedules and service standards.
• Oversee catering arrangements and the timely, hygienic and cost-effective supply of food, beverages, pantry items, guest refreshments and coffee-area consumables.
• Maintain stock levels, consumption controls, replenishment schedules and records for office, pantry, hospitality and cleaning supplies.
• Manage office-related contracts and service providers (maintenance, cleaning, catering, pest control, waste management, utilities and other facilities services), monitoring SLAs, quality, renewals and corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, office repairs, inspections, access requirements and emergency support.
• Administer office-related accounts, invoices, purchase requests, supporting documents, budget tracking, cost controls and payment follow-up, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approved contracts and procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in administration, facilities management, corporate services, hospitality or workplace operations.
• Knowledge of UAE occupational health and safety, emergency preparedness, incident management, transport, vehicle and facilities requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with office, facilities, transport or service-management systems.