Executive Assistant / Operations Officer

at  The British School of Kuwait BSKKuwait

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant / Operations Officer will play a crucial role in managing daily operations, supporting the Director/Founder, and ensuring smooth communication and administrative processes within the school. This role requires a highly organized and proactive individual with excellent multitasking abilities, strong bilingual communication skills, and the capability to work effectively under pressure.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an administrative or operations role.

SKILLS:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills with experience in drafting professional correspondence.
• Basic project management and procurement skills.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and adaptability to new digital tools and systems.
• Smart, proactive, and capable of managing digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Provide executive support to the Director/Founder, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating communications.
• Draft, review, and send professional emails and letters in both English and Arabic on behalf of the Director/Founder.
• Attend different meetings and create minutes of meetings, assign action points, and follow-up.
• Respond to calls, emails, and other correspondence in a timely manner, including after-hours as necessary.