Administrator, dnata Airport Operations

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider.
We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services.
Our purpose is clear:
to deliver on the promises our customers make.
We are powered by a bold vision to be the world's most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams.
Our core values fuel everything we do:
we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking.
At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement.
If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we'd love to have you onboard.
As an Administrator you will, review and provide a comprehensive administration support required for coordinating department section functions and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the department.
This role is typically focussed on the update and maintenance of administration databases and/or systems.
Interaction with contacts within other departments is routine and usually uncomplicated.
The use of a computer and applications is at a more advanced level and somewhat frequent.
In this role, you will:


Ensure administrative work undertaken complies with quality standards and is in accordance with department procedures, standards and policy.
Support the coordination of administration material, requests, mail and equipment on a daily basis and as required for department related activities and corporate events.
Provide a comprehensive admin systems support service including data entry, maintenance, update and support of relevant databases and in house equipment.
Record transactional data in appropriate systems and produce reports as required.
Collate, analyse, archive and retrieve data / information when necessary.
Handle customer/employee requests, actioning transactions and queries in a timely manner and actively seek feedback to provide a high level of service with admin related queries.
Obtain and disseminate information from relevant sections if not available.
Complete timely and accurate processing of transactions, including audit, checking and necessary reconciliation for settlement of bills pertaining to corporate expenses and charges, as well as issuing relevant documentation.
Provide comprehensive support in maintaining, issuing and tracking supplies, basic fixtures, fittings, and facilities utilisation to ensure safe operation where applicable.
Other activities may include:


Conduct briefings and inductions/training as required for new joiners across grades 1-4.
Compile induction material and equipment required (as well as maintenance) for briefings/training.
Make suggestions for improvements and provide statistical and/or productivity analysis.
Allocate tasks for staff and update staff /team on new procedure/processes.

Qualification

12 Years schooling or equivalent and 1+ year in administration.
Proven experience as an office administrator, office assistant or relevant role.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with office management procedures and basic admin principles.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and office management software.
Proficiency in managing and analysing data.

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air.
We're one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you'll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering.
We're growing fast, and we're looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people.
We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make.
Salary & benefits
Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world.
Find out what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website ***/careers

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