EA & Workplace Associate - UAE National

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:

Executive Support

Strategic Scheduling: Manage complex, multi-timezone calendars and high-priority meeting logistics.
Travel & Expense Oversight: Coordinate end-to-end international travel itineraries and seamless expense management.
Executive Briefing: Prepare agendas, presentations, and briefing materials; track minutes and action items for leadership.
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary gatekeeper and point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
Event & Culture Support: Lead the logistics for leadership off-sites, town halls, and confidential employee engagement activities.
Information Integrity: Handle sensitive and confidential data with absolute discretion and professional judgment.

Workplace Associate

Facility Oversight: Manage daily office operations, including pantry, supplies, and site cleanliness standards.
Maintenance & Safety: Lead preventive and reactive maintenance, ensuring all site audits and safety SOPs are met.
Vendor Management: Act as the primary lead for cleaning and maintenance vendors, ensuring strict SLA adherence.
Resource Control: Manage inventory tracking, procurement, and cost-control for all office equipment.
Employee Experience: Coordinate onboarding logistics (desks/access) and workplace engagement events.

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).

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 require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can 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!