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    Head of Finance and Operations - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Jumeriah English Speaking School

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    Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is a leading British International School in the Middle East and has been continuously rated as 'Outstanding' by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB).

    We are also listed in the Spears Top 100 schools ranking.

    At JESS we promote a supportive learning environment where students always feel determined to do their best. At all levels, JESS provides opportunities to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, integrity, and care.

    Our mission is to discover brilliance in every individual, build community through respect and a sense of belonging and empower people to act with purpose to 'Make a Difference' in the world. Find out more about JESS at

    JESS seeks to appoint a Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) to join its highly sought after and ambitious school as it sets out on the next phase of its growth.

    The successful candidate will form a part of JESS's Executive Team, responsible for strategic planning and reporting, process optimisation, and resource allocation.

    Reporting to the Director, the HFO will be manage and lead the Finance, Facilities and IT Departments. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, financially astute, commercially driven and a collaborative leader.

    He/she will have the ability to strategically influence decision making and have experience in managing change projects. A willingness to constructively challenge his/her work and others to continually improve and develop performance is essential as is being an excellent communicator and team player.

    The package offers a generous salary, which includes a living allowance and private health care insurance.

    All applications for this role must be supported by a current CV and covering letter, added as supporting documents to the online JESS application addressed to Mr. S O'Brien, Director, Jumeirah English Speaking School. E-mail:

    Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

    Closing Date is 31 May 2024

    JESS is committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory police clearance certificates for all counties in which a successful candidate has resided including home country is required. For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK the most recent Enhanced DBS and an International Certificate of Police Clearance (ICPC)is required. All candidates will require as a minimum 2 satisfactory references. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.


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