APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bloom Education, Abu Dhabi (partners of Brighton College U.K, Abu Dhabi and AL Ain)
For September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER Bloom Education, Abu Dhabi For September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
The Role: CEO, Bloom Education
Responsibilities:
Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the CEO will be responsible for developing Bloom Education (BE) as a major player in the UAE and wider MENA region K-12 and early years education sector.
The CEO is responsible for leading the development and execution of Bloom Education’s long-term strategy with a view to creating shareholder value. More specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the CEO include the following:
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Lead, in conjunction with the Board, the development of Bloom Education’s strategy;
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Oversee implementation of Bloom Education’s Company’s long and short term plans in accordance with Bloom Education’s strategy;
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Ensure Bloom Education is appropriately organized and staffed to enable it to achieve its strategic objectives;
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Grow the business across the MENA region with a significant roll out of schools – either directly or through joint ventures for new ‘greenfield operations’, as well as through investments and acquisitions.
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Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place;
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Ensure effective and profitable management of the various schools in the portfolio.
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CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER Bloom Education, Abu Dhabi For September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Key Interactions:
Key Competencies:
Internal:
Required Competencies:
School Heads, Director of Finance and Administration, Bloom Education Director of Marketing and Communications, Bloom Education CEO of Bloom Properties.
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General Management and leadership capability
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Strong P&L skills
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Able to manage multiple sites
External:
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School operations management is preferable but not mandatory
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Brighton College International Schools Limited (BCIS), Investors/related intermediaries.
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Excellent financial awareness
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Strong people management skills
Reporting line: This position reports to Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Properties. Experience: Substantial and senior level leadership experience in one or more of the following sectors: private education, private healthcare or hospitality.
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Bloom Core Competencies: ●●
Integrity
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Team Work
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Leadership
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Champion of Change
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Continuous learning culture
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CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER Bloom Education, Abu Dhabi For September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Skills & Behavioral Attributes: Skills:
Behavioural Attributes:
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Strong negotiation skills and persuasive leader
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Excellent communicator
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Excellent stakeholder and shareholder management skills
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Emotional intelligence and composure
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Collaborative and inclusive
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Influential and inspirational (leads by example)
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Change facilitator
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Dynamic, driven and results orientated
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Initiative taking and pro-active
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Analytical and decision making skills
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Integrity and ethics
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Relationship building skills and client focused
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People oriented, people sensitive
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Visionary and situational leadership
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Flexible, pragmatic and resilient
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Creative and innovative
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Expertise in the KHDA rules & regulations is preferred but not mandatory. Merger & Acquisition experience would be preferred but not mandatory.
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Strong negotiating skills; specifically on land plots for future schools.
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Regional knowledge of key players in education.
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CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER Bloom Education, Abu Dhabi For September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
HOW TO APPLY
Anthony Millard Consulting
Closing date: Monday 27th July
Anthony Millard Consulting was established in the summer of 2004 to provide the British education sector, both in the UK and internationally, with first class strategic and recruitment consultancy.
Candidates wishing to apply should:
In addition to managing the search and selection of Heads, Bursars, Marketing and Development Directors advice is provided on governance, management structures, development planning, marketing / PR and fundraising.
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Visit the AMC website, clicking on the link ‘Apply Now (for current vacancies)’ and complete the online form
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Upload a CV and covering letter to complete the application process
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If you encounter difficulty with the online procedure, please contact:
[email protected] or telephone +44(0)203 4275414
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For an informal discussion about the post please contact Anthony Millard +44 (0)7768 687052 or at
[email protected] or Liz Gibbs +44 (0)7423 431132 or at
[email protected]
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Applications will be acknowledged and then evaluated against the selection criteria
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The letter of application should contain the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to include your current and past direct line manager.
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Full references will be required for the short list interviews but will only be taken when AMC has received specific consent from candidates to do so.
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Short listed candidates will be required to bring original documentation, proof of identity and certificates with them to interview.
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Their clients range from nationally known independent schools to state comprehensive schools, from public and private companies involved in education. These clients are located globally and a list of them can be found on AMC’s website. Further information is available at www.anthonymillard.co.uk
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