Admin Assistant - UAE National

We are seeking a proactive and organized UAE National Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our business. This opportunity is open to fresh graduates and experienced professionals with up to 10 years of experience who are looking to build a rewarding career within the Oil & Gas and Energy sector. The role would be based in Sharjah, UAE. This recruitment activity supports the organization's Emiratization objectives and commitment to hiring UAE Nationals.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

For Graduate and Junior Candidates (0-2 Years)

• Provide general administrative support to the department and management team.
• Handle incoming correspondence, emails, and telephone inquiries.
• Maintain and organize electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate meeting logistics.
• Prepare routine reports, presentations, and documents.
• Assist in travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and expense tracking.
• Coordinate office supplies and administrative inventories.
• Support onboarding activities for new employees.
• Ensure confidentiality of company information and records.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

For Experienced Professionals (4-10 Years)

• Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior management.
• Coordinate departmental communications and stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and business correspondence.
• Support project documentation, document control, and records management activities.
• Monitor administrative processes and recommend efficiency improvements.

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