Executive Secretary

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Founders school in Abu Dhabi, Masdar City, is seeking an Executive Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders, manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare correspondence and reports, and maintain confidential records.

This role requires outstanding communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced educational environment at GEMS

Qualifications

• High-level administrative support experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization and time-management skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and coordinate meetings for senior executives.
• Prepare correspondence and reports and maintain confidential records.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Time-management

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

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.

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.