Join a fast-growing international education group in Dubai in this Communications & PR Director Dubai role, transforming from a UK-focused operator into a global, all-ability education platform backed by Rise Capital’s social impact strategy. With a strengthened UK schools network, ongoing acquisitions in Spain, and rapid expansion across the Middle East, this senior Communications & PR Director Dubai role will lead both internal and external communications, shaping how growth, integration, and change are communicated across multiple GCC schools while ensuring alignment with global standards.
Key Responsibilities: Communications, PR & Stakeholder Management
- Lead all internal and external communications across the Middle East
- Advise the Regional CEO on strategic messaging and stakeholder positioning
- Manage regional PR and government affairs agencies
- Navigate complex stakeholders including parents, teachers, pupils, and regulators
- Align messaging across newly acquired schools and the wider group platform
- Support acquisition integration and day-to-day crisis communications
Candidate Profile: Senior Communications Leader with Middle East Experience
- Deep understanding of the Middle East media and communications landscape, including UAE and Saudi Arabia
- Experienced in high-growth, transformation, or scale-up environments
- Background in education not required; sectors such as technology, retail, healthcare, or frontline operations valued
- Arabic advantageous but not essential
- Pragmatic, agile, and team player, comfortable working at both strategic and execution levels
Why Join? Shape Education Communications in a High-Growth Middle East Market
This is a rare opportunity to shape the communications and reputation of a rapidly expanding international education platform, influencing internal engagement, external perception, and stakeholder trust across a dynamic Middle East region.
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.
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