Administration Assistant

Location: Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Administration Assistant, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

This role is a 12 months FTC

The role:

As an Administration Assistant, you will help drive our goals by:

• Provides end-to-end administrative and office support to KSA, CT, and JM leadership, acting as first point of contact, managing communications, queries, scheduling, travel, meetings, events, and office operations.
• Supports the General Manager across MENA by tracking initiatives, leading continuous improvement, preparing leadership communications, and promoting Community Investment, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing initiatives.
• Manages immigration and mobility processes and ensures compliance with JM EHS standards, including safety reporting and visitor adherence.
• Oversees petty cash and administrative banking, processes expenses and payments, and gathers and shares market intelligence on regulatory changes, risks, clients, and market conditions in KSA and the wider MENA region.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Relevant qualification or experience in administration/public relations with strong understanding of administrative systems and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, IT, and travel/expense systems, with knowledge of immigration and visa compliance desirable.
• Effective communicator able to build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and vendors, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong planning, coordination, and continuous improvement skills to drive efficiency and achieve outcomes.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.