ADEK Liaison Officer

Nord Anglia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly organised and proactive ADEK Liaison Officer to support the school in maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance. You will act as the main point of contact with ADEK, oversee regulatory processes, manage ADEK digital systems and coordinate approvals for students, staff, service providers, trips and events.

Working closely with academic and administrative teams, you will assist inspections and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in UAE school regulatory processes and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient with ADEK digital systems and data platforms.
• Experience coordinating regulatory documentation and approvals.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and implement it across the school.
• Maintain professionalism and discretion with sensitive information.
• Experience supporting inspections or regulatory audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key point of contact with ADEK and oversee regulatory processes.
• Manage ADEK digital systems and coordinate approvals for students, staff, providers, trips and events.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to prepare for inspections and visits.
• Ensure documentation meets ADEK requirements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support implementation of regulatory guidance across school operations.

Skills

UAE school experience

Regulatory compliance

Organisational skills

ADEK systems

Documentation approvals

Stakeholder communication

Proactive problem-solving

Discretion and professionalism

Regulatory audits experience

Tools

eSIS ADEK portals

Job description

ADEK Liaison Officer

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly organised and proactive ADEK Liaison Officer to support the school in maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance.

Closing date for applications is 20th March 2026.

The successful candidate will act as the key point of contact with ADEK overseeing regulatory processes managing ADEK digital systems and coordinating approvals for students staff third-party providers school trips and events. Working closely with both academic and administrative teams the role will also support preparation for inspections and compliance visits ensuring all documentation and processes meet ADEK requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in a UAE school environment to play an important role in supporting the smooth and compliant operation of a leading international school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working in a UAE school environment with an understanding of regulatory processes and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and submissions.

• Be confident using digital systems and data platforms ideally with experience of ADEK systems such as eSIS and related portals.

• Have experience coordinating regulatory documentation approvals or compliance processes.

• Communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Be proactive and solutions focused with the ability tointerpret regulatory guidance and support its implementation across the school.

• Maintain high levels of professionalism discretion and accuracy when handling sensitive information and documentation.

• Ideally have experience supporting inspections compliance visits or regulatory audits within an educational setting.

About Nord Anglia

At Nord Anglia Education our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms our family of more than 13000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

We educate more than 74000 children in 32 countries our 84 schools in the Middle East the Americas Europe and Asia form our diverse global family making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.

About The School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi described recently in Yalla Magazine as the school to watch out for is a forward-thinking innovative school whose mission is to Lead the Way inspiring everyone to be on Al Reem Island our purpose-built campus brings together talented educators and professionals who share a commitment to making everyday count. NAS Abu Dhabi is a place where people feel valued and supported to do their best work.

We build a culture of support collaboration respect and continuous growth. Everyone here plays a part in shaping a positive environment where staff students and their families can thrive. As part of Nord Anglia Education our team benefits from global expertise professional learning opportunities and the shared purpose of preparing young people for their future in an ever-changing world.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class safe happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race ability religion gender or culture.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority