Executive Assistant to MD

About GEDU Global Education GEDU Global Education is a UK HQ’s Group comprising 15 institutions and businesses across 13 countries. Our pioneering business in GBS, a higher education institution founded in the UK in 2010, now teaches over 35,000 students across 10 campuses in East and West London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. The Group’s other UK-based businesses include: MLA College, delivering online degrees in maritime operations, engineering, and sustainable development. MetaGedu, an apprenticeship business. GlobalU, an online higher education learning platform. EP, our English Language Teaching business with a growing global presence from Toronto to Brisbane. The Group also encompasses: ICN, with campuses in Paris, Nancy, and Berlin. Schiller International University, with campuses in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa. EMA, located in Paris. GBS Malta GBS Dubai APAC in Brisbane.

Main Purpose of the Role This is a new role within a newly established team, created by a recently appointed Managing Director for External Engagement and Sustainability, to: Secure recognition for GEDU Global Education as a leading, UK HQ’d group of education businesses with expanding global reach. Support the public policy objectives of the Group and its individual companies. Showcase and develop activities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The main purpose of the Executive Assistant role is to support the Managing Director daily, ensuring the external engagement and sustainability team operates efficiently and effectively.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the MD with organising, administering, and presenting the External Engagement and Sustainability team.
• Maintain an up-to-date action tracker, liaising with staff to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Draft letters, emails, agendas, reports, and presentations, including PowerPoint and Excel documents.
• Provide administrative support such as diary management, scheduling, attending meetings, note-taking, and summarising actions.
• Maintain comprehensive filing systems for documents, records, and information, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Act as an ambassador for the MD and team, exercising tact, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Organise and facilitate meetings and events, coordinating logistics and agendas.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the MD.
• Maintain relationships with senior colleagues across the Group to maximise synergies.

Essential Skills and Experience Proven expertise in Microsoft Office 365 programs. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken. Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple functions and locations worldwide. Discretion is paramount due to the sensitive nature of work.

This role may appeal if you are interested in: Government relations, PR, and communications. The education sector. Working in a fast-growing, global organisation.

OTHER INFORMATION The Executive Assistant is expected to demonstrate commitment to: GEDU’s values and policies, including equal opportunities. GEDU’s social, economic, and environmental responsibilities, actively contributing to its environmental policy. Health and safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. This job description is not exhaustive of all activities, duties, or responsibilities.