Lead - Administration

About the role

Styli is looking for an experienced Lead – Administration to oversee all administrative functions across the organisation. This senior role will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day office operations in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office activities, facilities, and resources to ensure seamless operations.
• Design, review and improve office procedures, policies and workflows for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Plan, prepare and monitor the annual administration budget, analyse variances and implement cost‑control measures.
• Oversee procurement processes, negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Lead office set‑up, space planning, relocations, expansions and building maintenance.
• Manage internal projects such as office relocations, events, system implementations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and internal policies, identifying and mitigating administrative risks.
• Lead, mentor and develop the administration team, setting goals and performance metrics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and collaborate with senior leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in leading administrative or facilities teams, preferably in a fast‑growing environment.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to optimise processes and control costs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills