Lead Human Resources

About us

Al Khor International School is a 4 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by Qatargas, the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters for the children of the company’s employees. We are one of the largest international schools in the Middle East with approximately 4,000 students across our British and CBSE curriculum schools. The school has exceptional facilities and is located in Al Khor Community, 40 minutes north of Qatar’s capital city Doha.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a caring and dynamic HR Lead. The successful candidate will be self-motivated professional having real commitment to delivering excellence in all areas and encouraging others to do the same. Candidate will be responsible for the provision of HR expertise encompassing all HR disciplines, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design and change, data analysis, and reporting. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region.

Skills and qualities:

• A Chartered Member of the CIPD
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or, equivalent.
• 5-10+ years progressive experience of HR in an educational establishment
• Experience of working at a Senior Executive level and managing multiple
• stakeholder groups
• Experience of managing multicultural teams and operating in a multicultural environment

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute and provide inputs to the development of the Human Resource Department
• Promoting and embedding the school’s vision, mission and values
• Improving attendance and supporting achievement and attainment
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good citizenship
• Managing staff and supporting professional development
• Leading on whole school initiatives

What we offer:

• Engaged and supportive school community
• Exciting leisure and recreational activities in a friendly, diverse and hospitable country with a rich cultural heritage.

Our excellent compensation package includes:  

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Access to excellent leisure clubs, including restaurants, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and other sporting facilities. For more details please click on the following link http://www.akcommunity.org/    
• Free education provided at AKIS for up to 4 children                                    
• High-quality professional learning and development
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Furniture allowance
• Baggage allowance
• Annual flight allowances for employee and eligible dependents
• Medical cover
• End of service benefits

Recruitment requirements:

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit fully attested degree and teaching certificates, transcripts and police certificate.

Please note that due to government regulations we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years old.

How to apply:

Please click on this link and apply on the relevant AKIS job posting.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:

25 August 2023