Senior Manager

2 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Knight Frank Dubai Full time
Job Title: Senior Manager

Join Knight Frank Dubai as a Senior Manager and take on a challenging role that requires strategic thinking, leadership, and expertise in education sector development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop pre-operational strategies for school setup, including obtaining academic plan approvals, facilitating regulatory interactions, and formulating admissions and marketing plans.
  • Offer guidance on educational programs and pathways aligned with recommended school models.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for prospective schools and organizations seeking to establish themselves in the region.
  • Provide input on school concepts and designs based on the findings of feasibility studies.
  • Liaise with government Ministries of Education in the region advising on programs and strategic education projects.
  • Liaise with operators in the region on new proposals for schools.
  • Possess a solid understanding of the Middle East's macroeconomic landscape and the factors driving educational development strategies, particularly within the international school sector.
  • Stay updated on significant regional and global trends and developments in international education to offer well-informed advice to clients.
  • Contribute to business development efforts, which may involve writing proposals and participating in networking events.
  • As the project manager, the candidate is expected to serve as the primary point of contact with clients and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and colleagues to facilitate the efficient and professional execution of tasks.
  • Meeting project deadlines necessitates not only technical skills and experience but also the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and maintain a flexible approach to office hours.
  • Undertake research for the identified services and provide meaningful market-driven advice.
Requirements:
  • Undertake feasibility and highest and best use studies, assess risk and financial feasibility.
  • Liaise with subconsultants and other professionals where required to deliver results.
  • Have an understanding and appreciation of Middle East macro-economics and drivers of development strategies and education sector growth.
  • Keep abreast of key trends/developments in education sector regionally and globally in order to provide informed opinion.
  • Refer business leads or other potential fee-earning opportunities into other parts of the Middle East and Global business.
  • Contribute to business development including proposal writing and attending networking events.
Global Liaison:
  • Liaise with other internal departments to coordinate inputs for reports. Cross-sell opportunities into local and international teams Client Care.
  • Communicate fully with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure the delivery of tasks are managed in an efficient and professional manner Professional Standards.
  • Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality, and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership Team / Operating Environment.
  • Completing deliverables to tight deadlines means that the ability to get on with colleagues and a flexible attitude towards office hours are as important as technical skills & experience.
  • Increasingly demanding clients create a need for continuing development of research services and innovative solutions to client requirements.
  • Requirement to provide high-quality, user-friendly & value for money services.

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