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TPS2856
\nOperations Assistant, Abu Dhabi

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THE BUSINESS

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A boutique recruitment agency based in Abu Dhabi, seeking a full-time Operations Assistant to provide day-to-day operational, administrative and recruitment support across the business. The role sits close to the Founder and offers real breadth for someone who thrives in a busy, varied environment.

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THE ROLE

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An in-person Operations Assistant role, working closely with the Founder to keep the business running smoothly across its operations, finances and recruitment activity. The right person is proactive, tech-savvy and confident working independently, with the initiative to move things forward without waiting to be asked.

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— Manage the company phone line as the first point of contact for candidates, clients and enquiries
\n— Provide day-to-day PA support to the Founder, including inbox management, scheduling and personal admin
\n— Support recruitment administration, including CRM upkeep, candidate correspondence and coordination of interviews
\n— Maintain accurate client and candidate records within the CRM
\n— Handle basic accounting: invoicing, expense tracking, follow-up on outstanding payments and quarterly VAT preparation with the accountant
\n— Use Claude and other AI tools to speed up workflows, draft communications and support recruitment operations
\n— Maintain digital company files, contracts and subscriptions
\n— Track deadlines and keep the Founder ahead of them
\n— Assist with ad-hoc business and personal tasks as they arise

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THE ESSENTIALS

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— Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
\n— Full-time, in-office role
\n— Salary competitive, dependent on experience
\n— Candidate must hold their own UAE residency visa
\n— Immediate start, flexible for the right candidate

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THE CANDIDATE

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The right person is organised, self-directed and quietly capable, comfortable owning her own workflow and moving things forward without hand-holding. She is confident with technology, warm on the phone, and takes genuine pride in bringing order to a busy founder-led business.

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— Prior experience in an operations, PA, office administration or recruitment support role
\n— Confident using Claude and other AI tools within a professional workflow
\n— Comfortable with CRM systems, or quick to learn a new one
\n— Basic accounting knowledge, including familiarity with invoicing and bookkeeping platforms

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