Executive Assistant

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Provide executive, administrative, and operational support to the CEO and Co-Founder and support daily Academy operations.
• Coordinate with teaching and Student Support teams, suppliers, partners, schools, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate operations for community performances, the Annual Concert, examinations, competitions, and other events.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, training records, and leave administration.
• Prepare and maintain reports, trackers, documents, and business records; manage petty cash, receipts, and expense records.
• Audit work instructions, check compliance, and identify gaps or improvements.
• Cover Student Support during absences and support projects, research, and ad hoc CEO and Academy requirements.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Operations, or similar role; two years of Executive Assistant experience is preferred.
• Excellent organization and time management, communication, attention to detail, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proactive and able to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Confident coordinating with employees, customers, suppliers, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; able to learn CRM and business systems such as Kommo and Mindbody.
• Comfortable with a varied role combining executive support, administration, and hands-on operations.

Working arrangement

• Full-time role with a flexible arrangement; work may be from home, British Dance Academy, or other locations as operational needs require.
• Some events and activities may take place outside standard office hours.

Pay

• The description lists AED 3,000–3,500 per month; the structured salary field lists AED 3,000 per month.

Application

• Apply with a current CV and a short introduction describing relevant experience and interest in the role.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.