Summary
Al Tamimi & Company is hiring a Receptionist for its Dubai office. The role handles calls and visitors, mail and courier tracking, meeting bookings, travel arrangements, access cards, and office supplies while maintaining a professional reception area and protecting confidential information. Applicants must be Emirati nationals and have a two-year secretarial or administrative diploma, at least two years of similar experience, and strong English communication and organizational skills. Experience in a professional services environment is an advantage.
The posting
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Job Description
Role: Receptionist
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Emirati talent with exceptional communication skills to join our team as a Receptionist. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to effectively prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.
This role is for Emirati nationals only.
Requirements:
- 2 years secretarial or administrative diploma
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in a professional services environment would be an advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and Internet browsing
- Sound knowledge of office procedures
- Working knowledge of record-keeping techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build rapport
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming calls, route promptly, and forward accurate messages via email.
- Greet visitors professionally and ensure a welcoming environment.
- Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a positive company image.
- Handle incoming/outgoing mail and courier shipments; maintain tracking records.
- Organize meeting room bookings, schedule, and assist with conference calls.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, car rentals, and visitor accommodation as required.
- Prepare access cards for new joiners and manage official email forwarding.
- Maintain office supplies, stationery stock, and liaise with support staff and drivers.
- Ensure reception and client areas are clean, presentable, and stocked with updated materials.
- Uphold confidentiality, adhere to company policies, and perform other assigned duties.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Essential to our success as a Professional Organization is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential, and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.
If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Please note that due to the high number of applications received on job postings, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Company Industry
Legal
Skills Description
- Excellent English communication
- Organisation Skills
- Communication
- Schedule management
- Travel arrangements
- Bookings
- Customer Service
- Office Administration
- Administration
- Clerical Skills
- Office Procedures
- Microsoft Outlook