Head - Strategic Planning And Execution

Job Description:

Aldar Education is seeking an exceptional Head - Strategic, Planning & Execution to drive the development, alignment, and tracking of Aldar Education's strategic direction and integrated planning.

As Abu Dhabi's largest and most established education group, and a leading force in the UAE's education sector, Aldar Education continues to grow and strengthen its network of schools. To support this growth, we are looking for a dynamic leader to drive our Operational Risk & Safety agenda across the organization.

Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, with 27 owned and managed premium and super-premium schools and academies- in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including

Rugby School, King’s College Wimbledon, and Cranleigh. The Group now serves over
38,000 studentsthrough5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities to deliver world-class education across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways from nursery through to K12.

At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE's vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through premium education. With this in mind, we hire educators and insustry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education-qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

As Head of Strategic Planning & Execution, you will play a pivotal role in bridging long-term strategy with annual planning and budget cycles, ensuring alignment across functions and robust performance reporting. The role also partners closely with the Investment & Growth Team to generate market intelligence and actionable insights, directly informing executive decision-making and shaping submissions to EXCOM and the Board.