Head of Education Division (Recruitment)

Job Description Head of Education Division (Relocation Package to Dubai)Dubai, UAEPermanent | Full-TimeOTE AED 345,000+ (Tax-Free) + Relocation PackageAn established and fast-growing UK temporary recruitment group is launching a new Education Division and is seeking an experienced UK education recruitment professional to lead and build the function from Dubai.This is a strategic leadership role with full P&L responsibility, reporting directly to the CEO/Managing Director. The successful candidate will establish and scale a Dubai-based delivery team supplying teaching assistants, cover supervisors, support staff and supply teachers into UK schools, supported by an on-the-ground UK compliance function.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, manage and develop a team of 5 recruitment professionalsDevelop and execute the go-to-market strategy targeting Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities and schoolsDrive candidate generation and client acquisition across the UK education sectorOversee compliance handover processes including DBS and safeguarding requirementsDeliver division growth from launch to 1520 daily placements within Year 1Report on performance, forecasting and market intelligence to the boardCandidate ProfileProven experience within UK education recruitment (essential)Strong personal billing historyLeadership experience or demonstrable readiness to step into a management roleSound understanding of UK education compliance (DBS, KCSiE, safeguarding)Commercially astute with experience managing margins and performance metricsWillingness to relocate to Dubai (monthly UK travel required)PackageAED 20,00025,000 per month tax-free base salaryQuarterly performance bonus (1525%)OTE AED 345,000+Annual and profit-share bonusesPrivate medical insuranceUAE visa and work permit sponsorshipRelocation support25 days annual leave plus UAE public holidaysAnnual return flights to the UKThis is a rare opportunity to lead a new division within a well-established recruitment group, with full strategic backing and genuine long-term growth potential.

Created: 2026-03-20