Strategic Education & Community Engagement Lead

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Senior Education Manager in Abu Dhabi to drive the strategic growth, planning, and execution of educational and community engagement programs. You will ensure alignment with national education and cultural objectives and international best practices in arts education and cultural development.

Lead a team, manage partnerships, and oversee budgets to ensure measurable impact and sustainability while integrating digital learning and cross-sector collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles within arts education, cultural management, or community engagement.
• Proven track record implementing strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent financial management and resource optimization.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Experience aligning programs with national education and cultural policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the department’s strategic plan for education and community programs.
• Establish objectives, KPIs, and milestones to measure impact.
• Lead partnerships with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and government entities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for programs.
• Coordinate with internal departments to enhance outreach and visibility.
• Monitor program performance using data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Arts/Education/Cultural Management

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Senior Education Manager in Abu Dhabi to drive the strategic growth, planning, and execution of educational and community engagement programs. You will ensure alignment with national education and cultural objectives and international best practices in arts education and cultural development.

Lead a team, manage partnerships, and oversee budgets to ensure measurable impact and sustainability while integrating digital learning and cross-sector collaboration.