Receptionist & Administrative Assistant(Arabic Speaker)

At Terracotta , we are continuing to grow our team and are looking for a professional and personable Receptionist -Arabic Speaker to join our office in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for clients, candidates, visitors, and employees and will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the front office. We are looking for someone who is professional, well-presented, organized, and confident communicating in both Arabic and English .

Position: Receptionist – Arabic Speaker

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE -Onsite (Monday to Friday, 9 AM-6 PM)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Reception & Front Office

• Welcome clients, candidates, visitors, and employees in a professional and friendly manner
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries, directing them to the appropriate team members
• Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming reception and front-office environment
• Coordinate meeting-room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared for meetings and visitors
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, couriers, and deliveries
• Maintain visitor records and support office access procedures

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative and coordination support to internal teams
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and interviews when required
• Support document preparation, filing, scanning, and record maintenance
• Maintain office supplies and coordinate with vendors and service providers as required
• Assist with internal events, meetings, and office arrangements
• Support HR and Recruitment teams with administrative activities when required
• Handle confidential information and documentation with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Receptionist, Front Desk, or similar administrative role
• Fluent Arabic and strong English communication skills are required
• Previous experience within the UAE is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and confident interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable interacting with clients, candidates, visitors, and senior stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office , including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy office environment
• Strong attention to detail and administrative capability
• Professional, reliable, and customer-service oriented
• Currently based in the UAE and able to work onsite in Abu Dhabi