Facilities Manager

About Huda Beauty

Huda Beauty was founded in 2013 by award-winning beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan and has become one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands. The company’s mission is to help shape a more accessible beauty industry, where people have the freedom to define, create, and enjoy beauty in their own way. Built on purpose, business excellence, and kindness, the brand focuses on creating products, content, and community that stand apart.

Role overview

The Facilities Manager will oversee the efficient, safe, compliant, and cost-conscious running of Huda Beauty’s office across three floors in Dubai. The role is responsible for keeping the workplace in excellent condition, meeting UAE health and safety requirements, and delivering a positive experience for employees and visitors. It also involves managing a team of 9 and maintaining high standards across all workplace support activities.

Key responsibilities

• Run the daily operations of the three-floor office, making sure all spaces remain clean, safe, functional, and properly maintained.
• Coordinate and manage vendors, contractors, and service partners such as cleaning, maintenance, and security providers, including contract negotiation, SLA oversight, and cost control.
• Oversee both preventive and reactive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems, while carrying out regular inspections across each floor.
• Maintain compliance with UAE regulations covering health, safety, fire, and building standards, and lead drills, evacuation planning, emergency response, and risk assessments.
• Plan and optimise office layout, seating, and workspace use, and support relocations, fit-outs, and office reconfiguration projects.
• Administer the facilities budget for maintenance, utilities, and services, including spend tracking, invoice approval, and identifying savings opportunities.
• Supervise security systems, access control, and business continuity preparations, and coordinate action during incidents or emergencies.
• Ensure the workplace remains professional, welcoming, and organised, while also supporting company events, executive visits, and employee service requests.
• Promote sustainability through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible resource use across the office environment.
• Lead and manage the facilities and office support team to maintain consistent service quality.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in facilities or workplace management, preferably in a fast-moving consumer, luxury, or beauty business.
• Hands-on experience managing multi-floor office spaces; exposure to environments of 5,000+ sqm is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead operational teams, with direct management of facilities or office support staff required.
• A degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of UAE building rules and health, safety, fire, and compliance legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence working across all organisational levels.
• Strong planning and project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities at once.
• A proactive, practical problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail and an interest in creating an excellent workplace.
• Comfort using facilities management systems and MS Office or Google Workspace tools.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Benefits

• Monthly Self Love Days, subject to company discretion.
• Premium medical, dental, and vision cover for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly coaching sessions with the in-house Success Coach.
• Discounts on Huda Beauty products for employees.
• Quarterly product gifts.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Huda Beauty welcomes diverse teams and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations can be provided during the application or interview process if needed.