Founding Director - Management & Franchise Training Institute

BroadPeak Capital; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education initiative in Pakistan is seeking a Founding Director to launch and manage a new Workforce & Franchise Training Institute in Lahore and Islamabad. This influential role involves creating a high-impact educational environment, building operations, and ensuring program quality in collaboration with an esteemed U.S. partner. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in education, a strong understanding of digital training methodologies, and be fluent in English and Urdu. Competitive local salary with performance incentives offered.

Benefits

Competitive local salary with performance-based incentives

Opportunity for national and international visibility

Mission-driven role in workforce education

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in education management, training institutes, or enterprise-scale operations.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling education or skills development ventures.
• Experience with program design, faculty management, and operational execution in an academic or training environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and management of the education centers in Lahore and Islamabad.
• Develop marketing and outreach strategies to grow awareness and impact.
• Ensure adherence to educational regulations and certification requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Educational management

Operational excellence

Digital tools expertise

Fluency in English and Urdu

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

About the Role

Broadpeak Partners, a U.S.-based venture firm founded by entrepreneur Tariq Farid, is launching a bold new Workforce & Franchise Training Institute in Lahore and Islamabad. In collaboration with a major U.S. university, a global leader in entrepreneurship education, this institute will deliver globally accredited training programs in franchise operations, small business management, information technology, and workforce development.

We are seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned Founding Director to lead the launch and growth of this initiative. The candidate will be responsible for building and scaling the institution from the ground up, managing two centers in Lahore and Islamabad, and establishing operational, academic, and financial systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen and proven experience in establishing and running education institutions or similar ventures. They must demonstrate the ability to scale operations, drive organizational excellence, and adapt educational models to regional workforce needs, particularly within the SME, franchise, and tech sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Institution Building & Strategic Leadership

• Lead the planning, launch, and management of education centers in Lahore and Islamabad
• Build and manage high-performing teams, including faculty, administrative, and operations staff
• Design and execute a strategic roadmap to position the institute as a regional leader in vocational and executive education

Program Design & Delivery

• Oversee the development and implementation of globally accredited training programs focused on:
• Middle management and executive skills
• Franchise operations
• IT and business operations
• On-site and remote SME workforce training
• Maintain high academic standards in line with a major U.S. university and other international accreditation partners

Operational Management & Growth

• Manage full P&L responsibilities, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Drive enrollment growth and develop scalable, revenue-generating program models
• Build partnerships with local employers, franchise operators, and international placement agencies

Technology Integration

• Support implementation of digital platforms and LMS systems for student engagement and curriculum delivery
• Coordinate with technical teams to maintain a modern, digital-first learning environment

Compliance, Accreditation & Governance

• Ensure adherence to all local educational regulations and certification requirements
• Regularly report operational metrics and strategic progress to U.S.-based leadership at Broadpeak

Marketing, Brand & Community Engagement

• Develop marketing and outreach strategies to grow awareness, reputation, and impact
• Represent the institute in public forums, industry events, and media to establish it as a trusted voice in workforce education

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in education management, training institutes, or enterprise-scale operations
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling education or skills development ventures
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a U.S., UK, or EU-accredited institution (required)
• Experience with program design, faculty management, and operational execution in an academic or training environment
• Familiarity with franchise systems, workforce development, and modern training methodologies
• Strong understanding of digital tools to enhance institutional performance and student engagement
• Fluency in English and Urdu; must be based in or willing to relocate full-time to Lahore or Islamabad

What We Offer

• Competitive local salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to lead a pioneering initiative with national and international visibility
• Close collaboration with experienced U.S.-based leadership and world-class partners
• A mission-driven role that contributes directly to Pakistan’s global workforce readiness

How to Apply

Please email your CV, cover letter, and any supporting materials to [e-mail] with the subject line:

“Founding Director Application – [Your Name]”

As part of your application, please answer the following in under 300 words:

Tell us how your experience in operations, education leadership, or franchising aligns with our mission to upskill Pakistan’s workforce through globally accredited learning programs.

Bonus: Share a specific project or initiative that highlights your ability to launch and scale a high-impact operation.