Overview

About the job

Job Description / Role

Our office needs a reliable, well-organized Office Manager to handle day-to-day operations focusing on efficiency and time management. The Office Manager will be responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, and finishing off Contracts. We’re looking for an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facility and maintenance management.
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations and maintain a productive, organized, and welcoming workspace.
  • Payment of utilities and other office essentials
  • Establishing and managing supplier relationships for office operations
  • Maintain office records and files, both physical and digital.
  • Managing all accountancy paperwork.
  • Take meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
  • Manage executives’ schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Support HR functions, including onboarding and maintaining employee records.
  • Client follow-up.

Qualifications

  • English – ESSENTIAL.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Proven experience as an Office manager, Front office manager, or administrative assistant, preferably in an architecture firm.
  • Highly organized and efficient.
  • Solid experience in Office Management (5 years minimum).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to develop relationships.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular).
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar is a plus.

About UNICA Architects

UNICA Architects is a multidisciplinary studio, founded in 2014 by Lorenzo Capucci and Riccardo Robustini, with offices in Dubai and Bologna.

At the core of our design philosophy lies an unwavering commitment to exploring innovative approaches that prioritize the human connections. Convinced on the importance of constantly push the boundaries of conventional thinking, we aim to bring a fresh perspective to every project we undertake.