Associate Director – Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Health, Safety & Governance
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About the Role
Aldar Education seeks an Associate Director to lead crisis management, business continuity, health & safety, and governance frameworks across its schools. The role requires 10-15+ years of experience in crisis management or HSE, with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
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Responsibilities
- Own and continuously evolve the enterprise crisis management framework (activation, escalation, stand down)
- Lead crisis response efforts and coordinate cross functional teams during incidents
- Develop and maintain the Business Continuity framework, including 24/48/72 hour response readiness
- Ensure rapid recovery and minimal disruption to operations across schools and HQ
- Oversee health, safety, and occupational health frameworks across all Aldar Education entities
- Establish and govern operational risk management frameworks, including risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring
- Ensure consistent implementation of safety standards, procedures, and controls
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks across crisis, safety, and risk domains
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities (e.g., ADEK, KHDA, Civil Defence)
- Lead audit readiness activities, governance reviews, and compliance reporting
- Lead crisis simulations, scenario planning, and readiness exercises across the organization
- Design and deliver training programs to build crisis and safety capability across leadership and school teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Health & Safety, Business, or related discipline
- Professional certification preferred (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, ISO, Risk/BCM certifications)
- 10–15+ years of experience in crisis management, business continuity, risk, or health & safety
- Proven experience in developing enterprise governance and compliance frameworks
- Experience operating in complex, multi site environments (education or similar sectors preferred)
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in the UAE
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and lead during crisis situations
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- High level of analytical, decision making, and problem solving capability
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Job Description
- Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Associate Director – Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Health, Safety & Governance.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools.
- The role is responsible for ensuring Aldar Education operates safely, maintains continuity, and responds effectively to crises through a unified enterprise wide framework.
Main Duties
- Own and continuously evolve the enterprise crisis management framework (activation, escalation, stand down).
- Lead crisis response efforts and coordinate cross functional teams during incidents.
- Develop and maintain the Business Continuity framework, including 24/48/72 hour response readiness.
- Ensure rapid recovery and minimal disruption to operations across schools and HQ.
- Oversee health, safety, and occupational health frameworks across all Aldar Education entities.
- Establish and govern operational risk management frameworks.
- Ensure consistent implementation of safety standards, procedures, and controls.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks across crisis, safety, and risk domains.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities.
- Lead audit readiness activities, governance reviews, and compliance reporting.
- Lead crisis simulations, scenario planning, and readiness exercises.
- Design and deliver training programs to build crisis and safety capability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Health & Safety, Business, or related discipline.
- Professional certification preferred (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, ISO, Risk/BCM certifications).
- 10–15+ years of experience in crisis management, business continuity, risk, or health & safety.
- Proven experience in developing enterprise governance and compliance frameworks.
- Experience operating in complex, multi site environments (education or similar sectors preferred).
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in the UAE.
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and lead during crisis situations.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- High level of analytical, decision making, and problem solving capability.
What We Offer
- Attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
- Professional development, coaching and training opportunities.
- Access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others.
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