Regional Manager UKP (MENA)
Reference number: JR239298
Location: UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, or Qatar
Working pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: Competitive
We are looking for a Regional Manager to join our team.
As a Regional Manager you will be collaborating closely with the Regional Director UKP (MENAP, UK Onshore) and overseeing the MENA UKP team based in Dubai, the Regional Manager UKP (MENA) will be responsible for formulating and implementing the sales and recruitment strategy for the region. The goal is to achieve ambitious targets for the UK while ensuring that products align with compliance requirements.
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What you’ll bring to the role
Proven experience in building relationships and credibility with both external and internal contacts.
Strong focus on compliance and understanding when to escalate concerns.
Ability to work with data and experience using data to inform decision-making.
Proven ability to apply business acumen to decision-making, with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Experience or ability to lead and motivate a cross-cultural team.
Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated team player.
Customer-focused.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, meeting challenging targets.
Strong organizational and planning skills, self-motivated, and agile.
Flexibility with working hours, including working over weekends when required.
Ability to travel within the MENA region and internationally as needed.
What we do
Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.
In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 days annual leave*
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 9th June 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Application Support
If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team
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