Role: Specialist, Administrative Support, KSA
This is a specialist-level role providing high-impact administrative and executive support to senior leadership. This role aligns to industry-relevant titles such as Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant to Managing Director (PA to MD), or Senior Administrative Specialist, and underscores its high-engagement, close partnership with leadership and responsibility for operational, communication, and stakeholder coordination.
Location: Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
Applicants must beSaudi nationalsto be considered for this role
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive
Specialist, Administrative Support, KSA to support the General Manager in Saudi Arabia and the RHQ activities. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating business planning, budgeting, and coordination across departments. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
As a key growth market for our global operations, Saudi Arabia plays a critical role in our regional business strategy. We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Specialist, Administrative Support to support our General Manager in Saudi Arabia and contribute to the broader Regional Headquarters agenda.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact team at the heart of our strategic initiatives. You will operate at a senior level, working across departments to ensure effective coordination, planning, and delivery of business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated support to the General Manager, enabling efficient day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.
- Lead coordination of strategic planning, budgeting cycles, and financial tracking.
- Act as a liaison across multiple business units, ensuring alignment on key objectives and timelines.
- Manage the GM's schedule, travel, and internal/external communications.
- Organise and support high-level meetings, including minute-taking, action tracking, and stakeholder follow-ups.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Handle sensitive information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Act as a single point of contact for administrative matters related to government ministries and external agencies.
- Government & Administrative Coordination
- Liaise with:
- Ministry of Labor (visas, work permits)
- Ministry of Interior (passports, expatriate affairs)
- Ministry of Health (medical insurance coordination)
- Ministry of Investment (business licenses & regulatory compliance)
- GOSI (social insurance affairs)
- Ministry of Municipalities & Housing
- SAB Bank (corporate banking coordination)
- Landlord/property management (Pearson office administration)
- Manage arrangements for all business visitors to Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years experience in a high-level executive assistant, coordination, or business support role.
- Strong knowledge of business planning, financial tracking, and project coordination.
- Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated discretion, initiative, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Who We Are
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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Job: Operations
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Corporate Central
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: On-site
Req ID: 20130
