Job Title: Marketing Administrator
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full Time Local Contract only.
Contract Term: Fixed Term.
Workplace (Secondary/Primary): Secondary
Job Start Date: August 2025

About Us

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - DESS College, also based in Academic City, Dubai.

DESS College is an outstanding, not-for-profit, British Curriculum school providing Secondary and Sixth Form education since 2006. To view our outstanding facilities and to see why we are considered one of the best international schools in the region and beyond, please visit our Website.

About the Role

The role of Marketing Administrator is to provide administrative and marketing support to the Marketing Team working across our three schools. The role will include elements of marketing, communication and social media support, alongside being the department liaison to ensure all department requests are handled in a professional and timely manner.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information about the role.

About You

• Experience in administration with an understanding of marketing principles.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines across a large range of concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM software including HubSpot and CMS platforms.
• A flair for design with experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva.
• Experience in managing social media including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, TikTok, alongside scheduling systems and analytical tools.
• Proficiency working with Meta.
• A meticulous approach to accuracy, with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, administrative and digital skills.
• A can-do attitude.
• A creative thinker with a passion for written and visual storytelling with originality.
• A proven track record in delivering engaging social media content for a range of audiences.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Be able to travel between three schools and attend out of hours school events.

What We Offer

• An exciting and fulfilling role in a happy and caring close-knit community.
• Competitive salary.
• In-house training.
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law.

Application Process

• Please visit our Careers Page to apply.
• Only applicants in the UAE will be considered.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Safer Recruitment Statement

DESS College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining two satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

Dubai English Speaking Schools welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.