A leading organization is seeking a highly experienced Head of Administration & Property Management to lead the strategic management of administration, corporate services, real estate, workplace, facilities, fleet, travel, and related support functions across HQ and nationwide operations.

The role will provide strategic leadership to ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, effective asset utilization, regulatory compliance, and an enhanced workplace experience. The position will act as a key advisor to senior leadership and drive transformation, governance, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the corporate services portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Administration and Corporate Services strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans
Lead the real estate and property portfolio, including leasing, acquisitions, renewals, disposals, relocations, workplace optimization, and major refurbishment projects
Oversee facilities management and maintenance across company locations, ensuring operational continuity, asset reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance
Establish and oversee the fleet and transportation strategy, including utilization, lifecycle management, procurement, insurance, safety, and cost optimization
Lead administration and workplace services, including reception, housekeeping, catering, office services, document management, and employee workplace experience
Oversee corporate travel, events, executive support, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring high service standards and effective budget management
Develop and manage operating and capital expenditure budgets, driving cost optimization, resource efficiency, strategic sourcing, and measurable value creation
Lead strategic vendor, supplier, and contract management, including major negotiations, service-level agreements, performance management, and risk mitigation
Establish robust governance, policies, controls, and compliance frameworks across administration, property, facilities, fleet, and corporate services
Identify and mitigate operational risks and contribute to business continuity, crisis management, and emergency response planning
Drive digital transformation, process optimization, sustainability, and best-practice implementation across corporate services
Lead, develop, and build high-performing administration and corporate services teams, fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration, and service excellence
Maintain strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, government authorities, landlords, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and service providers

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Logistics, or a related discipline
MBA or relevant Master's degree is preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in Administration, Corporate Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Property Management, or related functions
8-10+ years in senior leadership or department-head roles, managing multiple corporate services functions
Proven experience managing large-scale real estate/property portfolios, facilities operations, fleet programs, and outsourced service providers
Strong track record in strategic planning, transformation, operational excellence, cost optimization, and change management
Fluency in English and Arabic, both spoken and written

Core Competencies

Executive & Strategic Leadership
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
Real Estate & Property Management
Facilities & Workplace Management
Financial & Budget Management
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
Vendor & Contract Management
Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Change & Transformation Management
Operational Excellence
Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Talent Development & Team Leadership

Head of Administration and Property Management