Receptionist
Irwin & Dow
Dubai, UAE
The Role
Our client, a boutique Dance School with studios in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has an opportunity for a Receptionist to join their professional and exciting company. Reporting to and working closely with the CEO of the company, you will be the first point of contact for all customers and clients and will act as the ambassador, representing the company in the best possible manner. The role will require a range of different tasks to be carried out including operating a busy reception desk, meeting and greeting a wide calibre of customers, booking dance classes, taking cash and cheque payments from customers and providing daily excel reports to the CEO. In addition to this, a large part of your role will involve using social media as a tool to promote the business, such as uploading pictures and videos to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as monitoring all social media activity and reporting back to the CEO. This is a full-time position that will be required to work a six day week including a Friday and with one day off.
Requirements
You must have excellent communication skills and telephone manner coupled with a commitment to achieving the highest standards. Pro-activity, good organisational skills and the ability to demonstrate high levels of accuracy are very important and you must be computer literate. You must also be fluent in English. Russian speaking is preferred but not essential.
About the Company
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.
Associate Director - Resilience
Atkins Middle East
Saudi Arabia
The Role
A vacancy exists within the team for an Associate Director to take on a client facing project delivery role, leading our project team based at onsite with a government client in Saudi Arabia. As well as project managing client work the post holder will be responsible for mentoring and guiding colleagues as they develop their careers. The position will involve working alone or with colleagues, often leading bespoke project teams to design, develop and deliver innovative solutions for clients within agreed timescales and budgets. Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice coupled with a sound understanding of emergency planning and business continuity principles will be fundamental to providing the relevant support to our clients. This position, which will be based at client offices in Saudi Arabia, will involve interaction with other team members across the Group and will require travel within the region and at times overseas. Experience of working internationally and specifically in region are an important part of the skill-set required for the role.
Requirements
Qualifications Academic qualification in disaster management, emergency planning, business continuity or similar discipline Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an academic qualification Member of a relevant professional body such as the International Association of Emergency Managers, Emergency Planning Society or Business Continuity Institute Essential Criteria Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance Experience of working in resilience, business continuity or emergency contingency planning A track record of developing long term client relationships, project delivery and winning work Good understanding of project management principles Team leadership experience Proven team working ability Excellent report writing, presentation and oral communication skills Desirable Criteria Experience in the government or utility service sectors Operational emergency/continuity management experience for government bodies Application of risk management principles Responsibilities Support the regional business acting as a client lead, ensuring delivery and building relationships Project manage the delivery of client work Lead the technical delivery of consultancy projects Develop and enhance client relationships Identify business development opportunities, leading bids and work winning activities Develop and support new business initiatives Promote resilience work within Atkins and externally Compliance with Quality, Safety and Environmental procedures to Atkins Business Management Systems Deliver outputs to quality, programme and budget The Individual The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate evidence of: Leadership attributes Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role A high expectation of personal performance A robust approach to managing personal and team continuous professional development A high level of personal initiative, vision and motivation Strong interpersonal and presentational skills A keenness to work in a collaborative team environment Full driving licence Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes A willingness to work in a variety of locations but based in Saudi Arabia Being able to successfully undergo relevant security vetting process Rewards and Benefits We offer an excellent package which includes: A competitive salary Accommodation allowance; Transportation allowance; 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week) Medical and life insurance cover; Company gratuity scheme; Discretionary bonus scheme; Annual flight allowance to point of origin Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.
About the Company
Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.
We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers’ needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).