Office Manager - Dubai

Location and Employment Type

Based in Dubai, UAE, this is a full-time, permanent position.

About Motel

The Motel brand originated in the 1990s from a road trip across America where the founders gathered vintage items while living in motels. Initially focusing on wholesale vintage clothing sales in the USA, the brand evolved into designing reworked vintage apparel. With over 30 years of history and a team exceeding 200 employees, Motel creates clothing reflecting the original spirit of fun, freedom, and adventure. The company operates globally with bases in Worcester, London, and Bali.

Role Overview

The Dubai Office Manager will maintain optimal communication across Motel’s Dubai entities, oversee the efficient day-to-day operations of the Dubai office, and assist with various tasks related to US operations such as charity activities and stock reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage facilities for Motel’s Dubai offices.
• Coordinate all external visitor interactions.
• Assist with onboarding processes for new employees.
• Organize quarterly board meetings for company directors.
• Collaborate with the Global Health and Safety Manager regarding office arrangements.
• Perform ad hoc duties as requested by the business.
• Promote and support Motel's sustainability initiatives by integrating sustainable practices aligned with company goals.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in office management preferred.
• Self-driven with a positive and proactive mindset.
• Highly organized with the ability to re-prioritize tasks promptly.
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office suite applications.
• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and diligent.
• Good time management skills with a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach.
• Approachable personality capable of working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful relationships with diverse internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary benchmarked against industry standards.
• 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with extra days awarded for long service.
• Birthday leave off work.
• Participation in team social events and meetups.
• Monthly health and wellness activities supporting employee wellbeing.
• Customized career development pathways.
• Access to professional mentoring and support.
• Biannual discretionary bonus based on the company's achievement of targets.
• Employee discount of 50% on Motel products.
• A workplace culture fostering growth mentality.

Equal Opportunity

Motel Rocks Group Ltd promotes diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment for all employees.