Executive Secretary

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; In loco; Confidential; Tempo pieno

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GEMS Founders School in Abu Dhabi is launching an executive secretary role to support senior leaders in Masdar City’s sustainable campus, aligned with GEMS’ eco-conscious vision and the National Curriculum for England.

The role requires top‑level administrative skills, confidentiality, and strong communication; the successful candidate will manage schedules, arrange meetings, prepare reports, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Competenze

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and liaise with stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Provides high-level administrative support to senior executives by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining confidential records.

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Job Description

We are pleased to announce the opening of GEMS Founders school in Abu Dhabi in Masdar City’s sustainable urban community. With sustainability at its core, GFA has been designed as a groundbreaking net-zero campus. Purpose-built using cutting-edge materials and incorporating clever architectural elements, the school will demonstrate the highest standards in eco-friendly practices to substantially lower its carbon footprint, conserve resources and minimise waste. Offering the National Curriculum for England, initially to students from FS1 to Year 8, GFA will redefine sustainability standards in education. It reflects GEMS’ commitment to nurturing environmentally conscious global citizens and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

Skills Description

The Executive Secretary provides high-level administrative support to senior executives by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining confidential records. The role requires excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills, along with the ability to prioritize tasks and liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.