Job Title: Business Operations Manager (English & Arabic Speaking)

Location: Dubai, UAE - Onsite
Department: Business Ops
Type: Permanent, Full-time

About Us:

Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting-edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and leveraging drone technology to transform business operations across industries. Headquartered in London with offices in Singapore, the USA, and UAE, we’re driving groundbreaking projects across Asia, Australia, Europe, and beyond.

Our business is split into two key areas:

Skyports Drone Services uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.

Skyports Infrastructure plays a vital role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in cities around the world.

With our presence in this dynamic, high-growth industry, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our mission to reshape the future of air mobility.

The Role:

• We are expanding our Middle East office located in Dubai and are looking for Business Operations Manager to support our growth across the region. The role span a wide range of responsibilities from finance, people, admin and office management. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is excited to join a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of the fastest growing team in our organisation. 

Key Responsibilities:

Finance: 

• Being the Central Purchasing Coordinator for the office in paying bills including mobile phones, lease, utilities and consolidating office specific purchases including company stash and business cards 
• Co-managing corporate bank accounts 
• Support company accountants with statutory filing obligations 
• Creating and managing invoices, including chasing of unpaid invoices between client and accounts team in HQ 
• Other ad hoc finance duties as they arise 

People / Admin:

• Co-ordinating with the central UK office in the development of job descriptions, posting of jobs, assessment of applications and scheduling of job interviews 
• Working with the central UK office in the onboarding and offboarding of employees including general paperwork for staff joining and leaving the office, applying for visas, work permits and co-ordination of exit interviews 
• Coordinating with the UK office to administer payroll changes 
• Managing and executing on people policies including filing government paperwork 
• Assisting on the organisation of travel arrangements for wider Middle East team, including oversight of corporate apartment in Dubai Manage and maintain company’s physical assets and processes 
• Organisation and coordination of office administrative duties and procedures 
• Supports operations by maintaining office systems/facilities – inclusive of liaising for IT matters 
• Oversees facility management matters such as fixed asset inventories 
• Oversees company cleaning, maintenance and workplace safety matters 
• Manage, co-ordinate and execute exhibitions and events.  

Office Management :

• Keeping track of office supplies and stationery inventory and ensuring timely replenishment (business card, letterhead, envelopes etc.) 
• Arranging room bookings and general facility management 
• Organising team activities and social events with partners 

Other :

• Support with incorporation of additional entities in the region 
• Ad-hoc duties and projects as may be required 

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience within a similar role (business operations, accounts assistant, office management) 
• Diploma or above experience, degree and associated accounting certificate desirable 
• Experience working with internal/external stakeholders in multiple geographic regions 
• Experience with UAE visa applications desirable  
• Self-motivated and proactive with a willingness to learn quickly and be detail oriented 
• Display responsibility (punctual and reliable), stability and maturity in the role 
• Be pro-active and a problem solver and flexible when dealing ad-hoc queries from vendors, colleagues or authorities 
• Ability to work well under pressure, and a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks 
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel 
• Fluent English and Arabic written and spoken essential

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture 

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about marketing and keen to be part of a pioneering company that is changing the future of transportation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re a great fit for this role.

Skyports is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.