Overview
Our client, the holding company of a number of Arabic speaking, US curriculum, private schools in the UAE seeks to appoint a CEO. Reporting to the board of Directors, responsible for the culture development, strategy, operations, academic performance and marketing development of the schools. Experienced in running or operating in a charter school network or extensive knowledge of new schools, you should possess an MBA, with 5 -7 years experience in managing and leading a high performing organization including strategic development and operations
Responsibilities
- Culture Development : Preserve and promote the co mission with associated core values, philosophy and culture. Incorporate national and regional programs and materials where appropriate.
- Strategic Planning : Work with the Board of Directors to develop a strategic plan to grow the Co into a high performing charter network. Oversee the allocation of resources and school model decisions to drive the best balance between financial, operational, and academic concerns. Hire and oversee performance of senior-level staff whose jobs will be to support / lead the operations, academic performance, marketing and development work described below. Develop an overall human capital strategy and establish career paths within the network.
- Operations : Lead the development of the school / network financial projections to support the recommended growth plan. Oversee network operations : budgeting, accounting, human resources, contract management, compliance, etc. Work with outside counsel(s) to support the legal needs of the organization. Manage any required facility acquisition, maintenance and renovation efforts.
- Academic Performance : Oversee academic performance of all schools. Drive increased performance in the current schools and further definition of the academic model. Oversee network level human capital development.
Qualifications
5-7+ years of experience in managing and leading a high performing organization including strategic development and operationsMBA and / or equivalent management experienceEntrepreneurial drive and proven track record in launching new ventures or major initiativesExperience running or operating in a charter school network or extensive knowledge of new schoolsSuperior relationship management skills, including external and internal stakeholders / clientsPassion for education reform and a commitment to serving the educational sectorExperience launching and designing new schoolsDirect classroom or instructional leadership experienceAbout The Company
Parkhouse Bell Human Resources Consultancy that specialises in delivering HR services to education, manufacturing, retail, oil&gas, IT, and healthcare companies. Founded in 2006, we now operate out of London, Dubai, and Brisbane delivering series internationally. Our core services are :
HR ConsultancyInterim ManagementRecruitmentTrainingWe have placed candidates at all levels from the front line to the board, and source staff on a permanent, contract and temporary basis. All our consultants are specialists in the sector and we have a true understanding of the intricacies of doing business in a challenging economic and political environment. Integral to our way of working is our understanding of the importance of client and candidate confidentiality. Our ethos is one of providing a personal service and value for money. Parkhouse Bell's success so far has been based on honesty, openness and a willingness to listen to our clients\' needs.
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