Cluster Manager – Government Relations
Aldar EducationJob Description
About Aldar Education
Aldar Education is currently seeking a Cluster Manager - Government Relations for an immediate start in Abu Dhabi to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Government Relations (GR) operations across a selected cluster in Aldar Education, ensuring full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including MOHRE, ICP, ADEK, KHDA, and other relevant authorities.
- The role is responsible for the end-to-end management of visa processes, labour contracts, employee government services, and regulatory reporting.
- The Manager will drive operational excellence, ensure timely delivery of services, and lead a high-performing GR function over a certain cluster that supports business continuity, employee experience, and compliance.
About Aldar Education Group
Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, with more than 25 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 students through 5,000 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.
Our Vision
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 industry 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.
If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey....
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