Founders Associate (Growth & Operations)

Founders Associate (Growth & Operations)- GCC Expansion

Freelance Hybrid
Salary: per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Working Hours: 30- 40 hours per week ( 9am - 6pm UAE local time)
Location: Dubai based

The Marisa Peer Organisation is a globally recognised leader in personal development and therapist training supporting millions of people worldwide through transformational programmes and education.

As we expand into the GCC region we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Founders Associate to support our leadership team at a critical stage of growth. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with founders contributing to both day-to-day operations and high-impact growth initiatives.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments enjoy bringing structure to complexity and want to grow into a commercially focused role this position offers both responsibility and long-term opportunity.

As a Founders Associate (Growth & Operations) you will act as a central point of coordination across the business ensuring the founders operate efficiently while supporting key initiatives tied to our GCC expansion.

This is a hands-on high-ownership role combining operational excellence with exposure to partnerships sponsorships and business a fast-moving environment without traditional layers youll play a key role in keeping priorities on track while identifying ways to support growth.

Over time the role is designed to evolve-offering increasing involvement in commercial and strategic initiatives.

Executive & Operational Support
Manage complex calendars scheduling and meetings across multiple time zones

• Oversee inbox management prioritisation and drafting responses

• Coordinate travel accommodation and detailed itineraries

• Prepare meeting briefs notes and follow-ups

• Track tasks actions and ensure consistent follow-through

• Act as a reliable organisational point of support for the founders

Growth & Business Support
Research partnerships sponsorships and market opportunities (GCC-focused)

• Support outreach to partners media and event organisers

• Assist with proposals and commercial opportunities

• Coordinate speaking engagements and external appearances

• Contribute to initiatives that support brand and business growth

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to manage multiple priorities with consistency and reliability

• Comfortable handling administrative responsibilities to a high standard

• Commercially curious with an interest in partnerships and business growth

• Adaptable and confident working in a founder-led environment

• Experience supporting founders executives or senior leadership

• Exposure to business development partnerships or commercial roles

• Experience working in startups or high-growth environments

• Familiarity with GCC markets or international expansion (a plus)

Work directly with founders in a high-growth international business
Gain exposure across operations strategy and business development
Play a key role in expanding into the GCC market
High ownership from day one with real impact on business performance
Clear pathway to grow into commercial and partnership-focused roles
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful change globally