Senior Education Advisor
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Dubai
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa 351, 600 AED
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Cambridgeshire
- Apply by:
- 9 April 2017
Job overview
What it’s about
The Senior Education Advisor will lead on the development of new opportunities resulting in contracts for services for Ministries, national bodies and education systems. While business development is a core part of this role, the education advisor achieves this not through cold calling, but through expert knowledge of global education needs and establishing Cambridge as a credible partner in education development initiatives. This role is about identifying opportunities for our curriculum and education transformation services and then forging relationships to make them happen.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Education Advisor, you’ll work closely with the Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and colleagues based in Cambridge on developing strategy and the spearheading of expansion initiatives. With your keen understanding of the vision documents and 5 year plans of education ministries in the MENA region, you’ll be able to determine where we can really add value to education systems. Guided by learners’ best interests, you will find innovative ways of introducing our services to key people. You’ll also be called upon to contribute to contract negotiation and give input into the design of education solutions
What we’re looking for
In addition to being an expert in education, you’ll have an understanding of the cultural context informing education. Your knowledge and excellent networking skills will enable you to engage with ministry staff, potential local partners, competitors, academics and ambassadors, in a way that inspires stakeholder confidence. You will be a fluent Arabic speaker.
Who we are
Cambridge International Examinations prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 April 2017 and interviews will be held on 9 and 10 May 2017.
To find out more about this role please view the job description or to apply, please upload your covering letter and CV.
https://jobs.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/applicant/appS1.aspx?id=5300
As part of your recruitment process you will be required to undergo a background screening. This will be carried out by our selected supplier, Credence Background Screening Limited.
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- The Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EA
- United Kingdom
The Cambridge University Press & Assessment Group is a department of the University of Cambridge. We have three exam boards – University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), and OCR. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
We're proud of our 150 years heritage and the expertise that it has given us. Cambridge University Press & Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards.
The world's largest provider of English language curriculums and qualifications for young learners and adults.
The world's largest provider of international programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old learners.
OCR is one of the UK's biggest exam boards offering academic and vocational curriculums and qualifications. Whether you are building new IT systems, supporting our customers or developing one of our new qualifications, every person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is making a difference. Being part of the education of eight million candidates, in over 170 countries every year, means we are opening doors to a better future every day.
We aim for these values to be at the heart of everything we do
And we believe actions speak louder than words when it comes to demonstrating this. We think we’re great people to work with, but then maybe we’re biased! What we are certain about though is that if you join Cambridge University Press & Assessment you’ll be surrounded by talented people with diverse backgrounds and skills, working together in a friendly and supportive way.
Real development opportunities
We have ambitious plans to become the leading world authority on assessment. It matters to us that people rise to bigger challenges and reach their potential. As your ambitions and interests grow there will be opportunities to move around the business and gain new skills.
We’ll expect you to take responsibility for fulfilling your own potential, and we will provide you with the training and development opportunities to manage this.
Did you know that we are not only based in Cambridge?
We also have a site in Coventry, as well as a number of other smaller offices around the UK and Overseas
- Staff discounts at many retailers both online and in-store.
- Cambridge University Card - providing access to a number of university facilities such as the University Library and discounts at the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
- Season Ticket Loan - for travelling by rail or bus.
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
- Family friendly enhanced benefits when you might need them such as maternity and paternity and childcare vouchers.
- Limited access to nursery and play scheme places (waiting list in operation).
In addition to…
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance related pay.
- Subsidised staff restaurants.
- At least 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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