National Careers Manager (Emiratisation)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global airline in Dubai seeks a National Careers Manager to guide UAE National students in their career paths. Responsibilities include providing personalized career advice, developing structured career frameworks, and managing resources for career readiness. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in Human Resources and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. Attractive tax-free salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent leave and healthcare package

Transport benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection.
• Experience in career advising, talent acquisition, or student development.
• Familiarity with career development frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and reporting on early talent attraction channels.
• Provide tailored career advice to UAEN students and trainees.
• Oversee the design and launch of structured career frameworks.
• Connect students to relevant Emiratisation programmes.
• Develop career resources and workshops.
• Maintain relationships with educational providers.

Skills

Human Resources

Career Advising

Talent Acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Career Counselling, Human Resources, Education or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a National Careers Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

As the National Careers Manager, you will guide and empower UAE National (UAEN) students and trainees in aligning their career goals with the Emirates Group’s future workforce needs. You will focus on personalised career counselling, identifying high-potential talent, and bridging academic achievements with industry demands. This role will also provide tailored guidance, in collaboration with the Strategy & Careers team, to support a smooth transition from education into meaningful employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and reporting on early talent attraction channels, identifying key outreach sources, trends, and pipeline gaps, and escalating insights to the Strategy & Careers teams.

• Provide tailored career advice to UAEN students and trainees through one-on-one and group sessions, helping them understand career pathways within the Emirates Group and prepare for future opportunities.

• Oversee the design and launch of structured career frameworks that guide students and trainees from education/learning to employment, in collaboration with Learning & Talent (L&T), Recruitment, and the business.

• Connect and recommend students and trainees, in collaboration with Recruitment, to relevant Emiratisation programmes such as internships, scholarships, and summer programmes that align with their skills and the Emirates Group’s workforce needs.

• Develop and manage career resources, toolkits, and workshops in collaboration with L&T to support student and trainee career readiness, professional growth, and transition into the workplace.

• Maintain strong relationships with educational providers and represent the Emirates Group at career events, in collaboration with Recruitment and the National Talent Awareness Team, to attract top talent for future business needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection

• Bachelor’s Degree in Career Counselling, Human Resources, Education, or related field

• Experience in career advising, talent acquisition, or student development

Preferred Skills

• A deep understanding of UAE National government strategies, higher education systems, and student career services.

• Strong career advising, coaching capabilities, and familiarity with recognised career development frameworks and tools.

• Experience in talent identification and headhunting, with the ability to map opportunities strategically.

• Knowledge of psychometric or career assessment tools, academic advising systems, or career tracking platforms.

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into impactful career guidance and workforce alignment initiatives.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & Benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers