Administration Manager

Job Description

They are seeking someone encompassing the following qualities and experience:Overall management responsibility for the local Office Operations and Secretarial support.Strong people leadership including coaching, managing performance and building a highly engaged team.Effective relationship management with Operations Director UK, US & EMEA, the local Office Managing Partner and partners to maximise the running of the office.Achievement of budget, other strategic KPIs, costs and service levels for the office to ensure that a superior professional service is provided to all clients.Alignment with other the firms global processes, policies and procedures, where appropriate.Qualifications, skills and experience:Extensive leadership experience (not exclusively legal experience) at a senior level.Proven experience in initiating activities that contribute to meeting an organisations strategic objectives.Demonstrated ability to innovate.Demonstrated commercial acumen.Solid experience in managing a corporate office, preferably within a professional services environment.High level of experience in driving and influencing.Ability to define, set and drive business goals at a strategic and operational level, and assist team members in achieving the same.Advanced people management skills with a demonstrated ability to build leadership capability and drive a cohesive team capable of delivering services of the highest standard.Proven project management skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to confidently get message across to senior audiences, presents with clarity, energy, confidence and enthusiasm.Able to make complex decisions to ensure the firm objectives are met.Preferable:Exposure to property lease management including rent reviews, option exercising and lessor management.Knowledge of property management including fit outs.CompetenciesPersonal Leadership:Energises those around them, simplifies complexity and makes quality decisionsBrings perspective and a constructive approach to high pressure situations and directs attention to solutionsMakes sound commercial decisions based on a clear understanding of the businessActs decisively even on the basis of incomplete informationCollaborates with others:Develops innovative solutions by valuing diversity of thought, expertise and experienceBrings a positive energy to the way they work and inspires this in othersDraws on internal networks to bring people with the right skills and expertise together to develop solutionsBuilds High Performing Teams:Builds highly engaged teams that are diverse and inclusive and can excel in a range of situationsCreates an environment that encourages personal accountability, and builds the confidence of others by highlighting their strengths and achievementsFocuses on Clients:Always acts with the firms clients in mindPrioritises initiatives that will positively impact the client experience and their businessDevelops solutions that balance client needs and the sustainable profitability of the firmTakes active steps to cultivate and maintain an excellent reputation in the marketInnovates:Leads and influences changeSeeks out market trends and introduces relevant ideas for competitive advantageEnvisions ways for the firm to differentiate itself and is driven to achieve thisAchieves results:Makes things happen in a complex environmentRemains focused on long term objectives and broad firm issues

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About Company

MENA Recruit is a boutique Executive Search and Recruitment firm focused on meeting recruitment needs from Business Services through to Partner and General Counsel level within the legal sector. This extends to in-house and private practice in multiple industries covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt along with a select group of tier one international firms in Australia.

With over 20 years recruitment experience in London and Dubai, we have developed strong international ties in the UK, USA and APAC and have an extensive local Middle East network to draw from. We are committed to providing a bespoke service to clients and candidates.