Strategic Education & Community Engagement Lead

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 02/20/2026

Our client, a prestigious organization in the arts andculture sector, is seeking a Senior Education Manager will be responsible for driving the strategic growth, planning, and execution of educational and community engagement programs. This role ensures that all initiatives align with national education and cultural objectives, as well asinternational best practices in arts education, cultural development, and creative learning. The position involves managing programs, partnerships, and budgets to ensure measurable impact and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement the department’s strategic plan for education and community programs in line with the organization’s long-term vision.

· Establish clear objectives, KPIs, and milestones to measure progress and impact.

· Introduceinnovative approaches to arts and cultural education, integrating digital learning and international best practices.

· Buildand maintain strategic partnerships with educational institutions, culturalorganizations, and government entities.

· Strengthen the organization’s presence in regional and international networks, fostering cross-sector collaborations.

· Collaborate closely with internal departments such as Programming, Cultural Affairs, and Marketing to enhance outreach and visibility.

· Overseethe department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective program delivery and financial accountability.

· Collaborate with the Finance team on forecasting, expenditure tracking, and resource allocation.

· Ensure that all financial planning supports long-term departmental goals and sustainability.

· Supervise the planning, execution, and evaluation of education and community initiatives.

· Monitor program performance through data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback.

· Ensure continuous improvement through regular review and refinement of strategies.

· Leadand mentor the Education and Community Outreach team to achieve excellence and innovation.

· Establish performance frameworks and support professional development for team members.

· Promote collaboration, creativity, and operational efficiency across the department.

· Ensureall programs comply with national education and cultural policies.

· Maintaintransparency, accountability, and institutional integrity across all initiatives.

· Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with regulations and contracts.

· Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Arts, Education, Cultural Management, or a related field.

· Minimumof 10 years of experience in leadership roles within arts education, cultural management, or community engagement.

· Successful implementation of the strategic plan with measurable outcomes.

· Effectivefinancial management and resource optimization

· Strategic planning and policy integration.

· Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

· Provenfinancial and operational management skills.

Only candidates currently residing in the UAEwill be considered for this role.

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