Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant & Project Manager to the CEO

K12 Global Schools Division | GEDU Global Education

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports to: CEO, K12 Global Schools Division

About GEDU and the K12 Global Schools Division

GEDU is a global education group, headquartered in London, serving over 60,000 students across higher education and growing international K12 school networks. With an ambitious expansion plan and a firm commitment to excellence, GEDU is redefining education on a global scale.

You will be joining the K12 Global Schools Division, one of GEDU's fastest-growing and most prestigious ventures. Our division is establishing world-class schools across key global markets, including the Middle East and Asia, and developing partnerships with elite education providers. Under the leadership of the CEO, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-led organisation shaping the future of K12 education.

The Role

This is a hybrid role combining high-level executive assistance with proactive project management. You will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring the smooth execution of key initiatives, effective time management, and exceptional communication across stakeholders. You will also support the delivery of global school launches, governance functions, and CEO-led projects.

You must be highly organised, diplomatic, and solutions-focused with the presence, discretion, and professionalism to operate confidently in a high-stakes, fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support to the CEO

• Manage the CEO's schedule, communications, meetings, and travel logistics to optimise productivity and ensure strategic priorities are met.
• Act as gatekeeper and liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including board members, partners, and school leadership teams.
• Provide full secretarial support including agenda preparation, minute taking, action tracking and event planning.
• Draft internal and external correspondence, communications, briefings, and presentations on behalf of the CEO.
• Handle confidential matters with utmost discretion, diplomacy, and trustworthiness.
• Coordinate CEO-led events, visits to schools and strategic partners, and board-level engagements.
• Support personal administrative tasks and logistics, where required.

Project & Operational Management

• Track and manage key projects and milestones, ensuring follow-through and timely delivery across functions and geographies.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to prepare & maintain project documentation, timelines, and dashboards.
• Actively support the CEO in daily operational planning, preparation for meetings, and follow-up on strategic items.
• Implement systems and processes to streamline workflows and standardise executive operations.
• Support reporting, data collation, and research to inform executive decision-making.
• Undertake tasks to support members of the K12 Global Schools Team, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities and timelines.

Skills, Attributes & Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3+ years experience supporting senior executives and/or managing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Discreet, dependable, and highly detail oriented.
• Ability to anticipate needs, think strategically, and work with minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• Experience in K12 education or working with education sector clients.
• Familiarity with MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint & Power BI.
• Knowledge of another language.

Personal Characteristics

• Confident, calm, and composed under pressure.
• Professional and polished, with high emotional intelligence.
• Adaptable, proactive, and always one step ahead.
• Enjoys multitasking, problem-solving, and taking ownership.
• A positive outlook and sense of humour are essential!

This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a globally ambitious education organisation and alongside a visionary CEO with a track record of transformational impact.