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Position: PA/Admin Assistant - Role Based in Riyadh KSA
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Id:2018
# of Openings:1
Populous is an award-winning international design firm specializing in creating destinations that bring people and communities together for unforgettable experiences.
You will provide essential support to our growing team who are working on some of the highest-profile architectural projects across Saudi Arabia.
Office Support
* Provide full PA support to our General Manager, including calendar management, meeting and travel arrangements, expense report filing, credit card reconciliations and any other tasks as required.
* Support the wider team with travel arrangements, including potentially detailed and complex travel plans.
* Provide general administrative support to team members as required e.g. meeting coordination.
* Ensure the office and meeting rooms are clean and tidy at all times.
* Responsible for office seating plans.
* Greet visitors, answer the phone, manage meeting room bookings.
* Submit office-related vendor invoices to the finance team for payment.
* Support our GRO in managing office-related vendor relationships.
* Support with the arrangement of office socials.
* Support the GRO in welcoming new hires e.g. ensuring they have a desk and suitable IT equipment.
* Additional tasks as directed by the General Manager or Government Relations Officer.
Your Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in a similar administrative role, including providing PA/EA support.
* Experience in making complex travel arrangements.
* Proactive, able to look ahead and foresee requirements.
* Willing to assist, no matter how small the task.
* Comfortable in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
* Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of InDesign would be an advantage.
* Fluent in Arabic and English.
* Great attention to detail.
* Experience handling sensitive material with discretion and confidentiality.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our expanding team, please “Apply”. In your application, please include your CV and a one-page letter of motivation (cover letter), salary expectations, and your availability.
Populous is an equal opportunities employer. A global practice like no other, Populous employees enjoy a full range of workplace benefits, as well as the opportunity to attend events at a number of Populous-designed venues.
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