Workplace Associate - UAE National

Job Description

Workplace Associate

Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our People team are the architects of a great workplace where brilliant minds come together to do their best work. From discovering diverse talent and nurturing future leaders, to creating spaces that spark collaboration and crafting rewards that celebrate success - we're passionate about building a culture where everyone can thrive.

We’re looking for a Workplace Associate to join our Dubai team. In this role, you’ll ensure the smooth operation of our UAE office while creating an engaging and enjoyable place to work for our employees.

Get to know our People team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining the Workplace Operations team. We focus on creating environments that inspire productivity and community, ensuring our physical spaces reflect our vibrant culture.

Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Culture & Engagement: Develop and execute an engaging events calendar, including team celebrations, sports competitions, and seasonal parties to foster community.

• Facilities Management: Manage agreements with third-party suppliers (cleaning, maintenance, and leasing) to ensure seamless service levels and a well-maintained workspace.

• Financial Administration: Partner with the Procurement Hub to process regional Purchase Orders and invoices, while managing petty cash and facilities budgets.

• Operational Support: Oversee office inventory for stationery and refreshments, manage the asset register, and coordinate onboarding kits and access card issuance.

• Executive Coordination: Provide calendar support to the management team to ensure efficient scheduling and time management across the region.

What You’ll Need to Thrive

Essential:

• Administrative Expertise: Proven ability to manage office operations or administrative functions in a fast-paced environment.

• Operational Autonomy: A fast learner with the ability to think critically and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of G-Suite and digital tools for budget tracking and document management.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to coordinate with global stakeholders and local vendors.

• Legal Requirement: Must hold a UAE passport and Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid).

Nice to Have:

• Fluency in Arabic.

• Experience managing office relocations or large-scale facility upgrades.

Why Join Us?

At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to:

🔧 Make a visible impact every day

Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders.

🌱 Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment

Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility.

🧠 Build a career, not just a role

Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves.

🌎 Deliver together in an inclusive culture

Collaborative, values-driven teams that support how you work best.

We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here.

Our Global Structure

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at accommodations@deliveroo.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!