Location
Dubai or Saudi Arabia
Advertising Salary:
AED 235,000 / SAR 240,000 (inclusive of salary and allowances)
Careers Site Advertising End Date
22 Nov 2024

About the role

Job title: Business Development Manager MENA
Location: Dubai or Saudi Arabia
Job type: 12 month full-time fixed term contract

Job profile 
The new role of Business Development Manager MENA will work closely with the Head of Business Development International, the Director MENA and the wider International Senior Leadership Team to support the International Directorate to secure new, profitable and strategically important business through managing new business opportunities and designing high impact solutions and bids.  

We are interested in hearing from well-connected individuals with demonstrable experience in a business development environment with success in managing bids for securing high value contracts, and who will enjoy the fast-paced dynamic of working with new business opportunities across the Middle East. As our Business Development team is global, it would be highly advantageous to be a bilingual English/ Arabic speaker.

Candidates must have technical knowledge of educational systems and policy issues in a range of markets, and strong political and strategic awareness of the education context in the Middle East, with significant experience in Saudi Arabia. 

The role will have flexible working arrangements with regional travel required. 

A full list of job objectives and the candidate specification can be found in the job description.

Deadline: Friday 22nd November (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline and may have an initial pre interview call. Virtual interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. 
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to click apply below and submit a fully completed application form, CV and supporting statement

Salary & Benefits
Salary: Gross annual salary of AED 235,000 / SAR 240,000 (inclusive of salary and allowances)
Benefits include:
Generous annual leave allowance plus local public holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Medical insurance 
End of service gratuity
Wellbeing App
Please note, if the candidate is based in Saudi Arabia equivalent benefits will be provided

About the organisation

Our commitment
Education Development Trust welcomes all applicants, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We firmly believe in creating a culture where people feel respected and included enabling them to be more creative, innovative, and successful. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

Our approach to safeguarding

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles and successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service. Education Development Trust also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and we will request information from relevant job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, including harassment, during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, you confirm your understanding of these recruitment procedures

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