Regional HR Director, Middle East

REGIONAL HR DIRECTOR, MIDDLE EAST

Location: Dubai, UAE

Nord Anglia Education – the world’s leading private school’s organisation is recruiting a Regional HR Director for the Middle East reigon.

Dubai is our regional headquarters where colleagues across Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, Admissions & Communications (MAC) and Operations drive the success of our 8+ schools in 4+ countries.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

In the role of Regional HR Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing our Regional HR Strategy and supporting all schools in the region.

The Role

As Regional HR Director your focus will be:

• Supporting the Regional Managing Director and the CHRO in translating the business strategy into an HR strategy that supports the achievement of both HR and operational goals of the organisation – translating this into a regional and local context
• Acting as a business partner on people-related matters, working closely with the Regional Managing Director and Regional Directors to deliver on key objectives.
• The role will advise and lead on HR execution and strategic matters within the region
• Develop strong, positive relationships with, and support key stakeholders, such as the Regional Managing Director, the CHRO and the Principals

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• HR Professional Qualification
• Degree or Masters level qualification in business/HR
• Knowledge of law in multiple jurisdictions in the region
• Experience of managing and working with senior stakeholders
• Business focussed HR Director who can evidence strong commercial impact and understanding of the education sector
• Knowledge and experience of implementation of best HR practices
• Relevant work experience in Education Industry preferably K-12
• Experience of HR Governance and compliance
• Worked in complex matrix organization structure

See full job description here.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. 

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.