PA to Regional Managing Director

Podcast; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education organization in Dubai is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Regional Managing Director. The candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support, manage complex travel plans, and act as the main point of contact for stakeholders. Ideal applicants should have a bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience supporting senior executives, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. A commitment to high standards and discretion is required.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience supporting a senior executive, ideally in multinational or education organizations.
• Proven experience managing complex diaries and international travel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide full executive administrative support including diary management and meeting scheduling.
• Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders, maintaining professional relationships.
• Plan and manage complex travel itineraries.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Travel planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Location

Dubai Regional Office (UAE).

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to join Nord Anglia Education to support the Regional Managing Director based in our Dubai Regional Office (UAE).

The role

We seek an individual to join as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director where your focus will:

• Provide full executive administrative support to the Managing Director including diary management meeting scheduling and coordination of regional and international calls.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders managing relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Plan and manage complex travel itineraries including flights hotels transport and visa requirements for the Managing Director and visiting executives.
• Maintain an organised filing and document management system (digital and physical) for all correspondence reports and contracts.

The Successful Candidate will possess

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum of 57 years experience supporting a senior executive ideally in a multinational or education organisation
• Proven experience managing complex diaries international travel and multi-stakeholder communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic an advantage)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Teams)
• High level of discretion integrity and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to work effectively across diverse teams
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Ability to work independently prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours to support global time zones

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the worlds leading international schools organisation. Our 80 international schools are located in the Americas Europe China Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together they educate more than 80000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean were at the forefront of educational thinking while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the worlds leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive our schools and offices around the world we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

Required Experience