ISP Strategy and Support Associate – Middle East & Asia

Description

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
• Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

• Prepare compelling data-driven reports and presentations to support business development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Conduct market research, analyse internal data and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities in the K-12 education sector to support decision-making.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights, producing concise executive-level reports and strategic briefings.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of cross-functional strategic initiatives by providing data insights and performance tracking.

• Provide high-level administrative support to the executive team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking with follow-up on action items.
• Draft, edit, and format reports, presentations, and executive communications for the use of the executive team.
• Serve as a key liaison between the executive team and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication and maintaining confidentiality.

• Orchestrate complex international travel itineraries, ensuring seamless experiences from departure to return.
• Research and book flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, always mindful of budget constraints and preferences.
• Prepare detailed travel briefings and manage last-minute changes with efficiency.

• Plan and execute high-profile company events, from intimate executive retreats to large-scale conferences.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual needs, and attendee communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure flawless event execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a global organisation supporting executive team with strategic initiatives and business analytics
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, problem solving skills and time management capabilities
• Ability to work flexibly across numerous time zones.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, problem-solving skills and time management capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
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