Office Manager – Riyadh

About the role

As an Office Manager at Foster + Partners, you’ll be at the heart of our Riyadh studio, ensuring the office runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you'll take ownership of office operations, support senior stakeholders, coordinate key administrative activities, and help create an exceptional experience for colleagues, clients, and visitors alike.

Key responsibilities

• Play a central role in the day‑to‑day running of a dynamic international design studio.
• Take ownership of office operations, workplace experience, and oversight of facilities, including housekeeping, financial administration, and catering services.
• Coordinate meetings, complex travel arrangements, events, and guest visits.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across Miami, London, and global teams.
• Manage budgets, invoices, and office administration with a high level of responsibility.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an office management, administration, or workplace support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities confidently.
• A proactive, resourceful, and self‑motivated approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential matters.
• Experience coordinating office services, suppliers, facilities, and administrative processes in a busy environment.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is essential.

What we offer

• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Life assurance and access to employee assistance programmes supporting mental health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and insights from experienced colleagues.
• A collaborative environment working on extraordinary projects with local and global impact.