Administrative assistant jobs in the UAE
Administrative assistant, secretary, office manager and document controller jobs in the UAE.
34 jobs
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Admin Assistant
KBR
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Admin Assistant (UAEN)
AtkinsRéalis
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Senior Administrative Officer
Zayed University
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Front Office Manager
NMC Healthcare
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Executive Secretary
Accor
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Senior Master Clerk of Court
Dubai Public Prosecution
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Purchasing Clerk
Atlantis Dubai
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Front Office Assistant
Marriott
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Aviation Safety Systems Quality Assurance Office Manager
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
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Assistant Front Office Manager
Marriott
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Assistant Front Office Manager
Marriott
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Patient Admin Executive
NMC Healthcare
About the role: Administrative assistant
Administrative assistants keep offices running: managing correspondence, diaries, files, purchase requests and the many small tasks that support a team. In the UAE, the family also includes secretaries, receptionists with admin duties, office managers, document controllers on projects and roles that handle government transactions for staff.
Almost every sector hires administrative staff, from construction and engineering firms to schools, clinics, government entities, free zone companies and family businesses. Document controllers are in particular demand on construction and energy projects, where they manage drawings, transmittals and revisions in document management systems.
Employers look for strong organisation, discretion and excellent written English; Arabic is a real asset for roles involving government departments or local clients. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with an ERP or HR system make a CV stand out.
Main responsibilities
- Manage calendars, meetings and travel
- Draft letters, minutes and reports
- Maintain physical and electronic filing
- Process purchase requests and invoices
- Coordinate with visitors, suppliers and other departments
Skills employers look for
- Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Clear business writing in English
- Arabic for government-facing roles
- Confidentiality and attention to detail
- Document management systems for project roles