Executive Secretary

About the role

The Executive Secretary will provide high‑level administrative support to senior executives at the newly opened GEMS Founders school in Abu Dhabi. This position is central to ensuring smooth daily operations within a pioneering net‑zero campus focused on sustainability and the National Curriculum for England.

Key responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate logistics.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain confidential records and filing systems.
• Liaise professionally with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing events, workshops, and school activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in executive‑level administrative support.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with senior staff and external contacts.

Required skills

• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in an innovative, sustainability‑focused educational environment.
• Collaborative team culture with exposure to senior leadership.