Admin Officer jobs in Dubai are open at dnata, the airport services company of the Emirates Group, which is recruiting an Admin Officer for its Airport Operation in Dubai. The role manages and develops a team of administrative staff supporting airport operations, and the closing date is 19 November 2026, so experienced administrators should apply promptly.
dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers, with ground handling, cargo, travel and catering operations at more than 130 airports in 34 countries. In Dubai its airport operation runs around the clock at one of the busiest international hubs on earth, and the administrative team behind it keeps rosters, records, recruitment and reporting running smoothly. This is an experienced administrative leadership role, not an entry-level post: it needs at least five years in administration and experience managing a customer-focused team of ten or more people.
About dnata
dnata is a Dubai-founded global air and travel services company, part of the Emirates Group. It connects people with possibilities and opportunities across more than 130 airports in 34 countries, through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering and retail services. Its UAE ground-handling network includes Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
The company traces its history to 1959 in Dubai and today employs tens of thousands of people across multiple continents. Working in dnata’s Airport Operation in Dubai means working inside a major global hub, with the systems, standards and training of a world-scale organisation around you. The Emirates Group is headquartered in Dubai and is best known for the Emirates airline, but its businesses employ people across aviation, travel and logistics.
Admin Officer: role overview
As an Admin Officer, you will be responsible for managing and developing a team of Administrative Staff to provide a consistent, efficient, responsive and customer-oriented specialist service to an internal customer base. That is the job purpose stated on the official Emirates Group careers posting, and it captures the two halves of the role: leading people, and delivering a reliable administrative service to the airport operation.
The role combines people management, workforce planning, recruitment coordination, reporting, data analysis, office administration and stakeholder support. The Admin Officer supports the airport operation’s managers with the information and organisation they need to run their teams, and supports the administrative staff with coaching, development and day-to-day direction.
Key responsibilities
The main duties of the role, as described in the official posting, include:
- Managing and supervising administrative staff, including performance management and staff coaching.
- Maintaining personnel and attendance records, and supporting leave and manpower planning.
- Coordinating recruitment administration, monitoring vacancies and interview schedules.
- Preparing reports and dashboards, and analysing workforce and operational data.
- Supporting executive meetings, including diary and calendar management and taking and publishing meeting minutes.
- Coordinating office supplies and equipment.
- Administering airport and building access, including passes and permits.
- Arranging travel and accommodation, and processing expenses.
- Supporting projects, events and training activities within Airport Operation.
- Working with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI and internal reporting systems.
The work is varied and fast-moving, because the airport operation itself never stops. The Admin Officer needs to be organised, discreet with staff records, comfortable with data and reporting, and able to keep several managers’ priorities moving at the same time. Because the role supports an operational department rather than a head office function, the hours and the workload follow the rhythm of the airport: shift patterns, rosters and flight schedules all shape the working week, and the administrative team is expected to keep pace with them.
Requirements and qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the requirements stated on the official posting:
- Have completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Have experience in managing mid-sized, customer-focused teams of 10 or more team members.
- Be able to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Power BI, are considered an advantage. Data analysis, reporting and staff-development experience can also strengthen an application.
The educational requirement begins at 12 years of schooling, but education alone is not sufficient. Applicants need substantial administration experience and team-management experience, and should be able to show both clearly on their CV, with the size of the teams they have managed and the reporting they have produced.
What dnata offers
No exact salary figure is published for this role. The official posting refers to an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to the industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial websites that claim an exact salary for this position. The confirmed package will be set out during the hiring process, before any offer is accepted.
How to apply for the Admin Officer job in Dubai
Applications are made through the official Emirates Group careers portal. Candidates should prepare a CV that shows their five or more years of administrative experience, the teams they have managed and their size, their reporting and data work, and their Excel and Power BI skills. The closing date is 19 November 2026 — applications must be submitted before that date.
Apply here on the official Emirates Group careers page: Admin Officer – dnata Airport Operation.
The Emirates Group never charges candidates for recruitment. Job seekers should only apply through the official careers portal and should be wary of anyone asking for payment in connection with a dnata or Emirates Group job.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job based?
Dubai, UAE, within dnata Airport Operation at Dubai International Airport.
What is the closing date?
19 November 2026, as stated on the official Emirates Group careers posting.
What experience do I need?
A minimum of 5 years in an administrative role, including experience managing a customer-focused team of 10 or more people.
What education is required?
12 years of schooling or equivalent. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are an advantage.
Is a salary stated?
No exact figure is published. The posting refers to an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits, including discounts on flights and hotel stays.
To apply for this job please visit www.emiratesgroupcareers.com.
