Vice President Of Human Resources jobs in United Arab Emirates

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

• 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.

• 5-7+ years of experience in managing and leading a high performing organization including strategic development and operations
• MBA and/or equivalent management experience
• Entrepreneurial drive and proven track record in launching new ventures or major initiatives
• Experience running or operating in a charter school network or extensive knowledge of new schools
• Superior relationship management skills, including external and internal stakeholders/clients
• Passion for education reform and a commitment to serving the educational sector
• Experience launching and designing new schools
• Direct classroom or instructional leadership experience

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 Consultancy
• Interim Management
• Recruitment
• Training

We 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.