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 involves designing enterprise-wide policies, leading crisis response, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building organizational readiness.
Key Skills for This Role
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.
- 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 compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities (e.g., ADEK, KHDA, Civil Defence).
- 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.
- Develop enterprise wide policies, procedures, and frameworks for crisis management, business continuity, and HSE.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure timely closure of findings and actions.
- Monitor and report key risk indicators, incidents, and compliance metrics to Executive Management.
- Partner with Operations, Education, HR, and IT teams to embed risk, safety, and continuity practices into day to day operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Health & Safety, Business, or related discipline
- 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)
- Professional certification preferred (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, ISO, Risk/BCM certifications)
- 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
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Aldar Education is seeking an Associate Director – Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Health, Safety & Governance to ensure safe operations, continuity, and effective crisis response across the school group.
Main Duties
- Own and continuously evolve the enterprise crisis management framework.
- 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.
- Oversee health, safety, and occupational health frameworks across all Aldar Education entities.
- Establish and govern operational risk management frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities (e.g., ADEK, KHDA, Civil Defence).
- Lead crisis simulations, scenario planning, and readiness exercises.
- Design and deliver training programs to build crisis and safety capability.
- Develop enterprise wide policies, procedures, and frameworks for crisis management, business continuity, and HSE.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure timely closure of findings and actions.
- Monitor and report key risk indicators, incidents, and compliance metrics to Executive Management.
- Partner with Operations, Education, HR, and IT teams to embed risk, safety, and continuity practices.
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).
Minimum Experience
- 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).
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- 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.
- Experience in risk governance, audit, and compliance reporting.
- High level of analytical, decision making, and problem solving capability.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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.
About Aldar Education
- Leading education group in Abu Dhabi, supporting over 38,000 students in 28 schools.
- Offers a range of curricula and ancillary services.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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