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About the Role

The Global Recruitment Associate Director plays a pivotal role within the Group Central Support team at Nord Anglia Education Limited. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent across diverse markets. You will help hit recruitment targets for Summer Schools, Schools, and Colleges, working across central and regional teams to improve student recruitment and the student experience. You will oversee a high-performing recruitment team, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s growth objectives and cultural values. This role seeks strategic oversight combined with hands-on management, fostering lasting partnerships with stakeholders and driving innovation in talent acquisition processes to enhance employer branding and candidate experience worldwide.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive global recruitment strategies.
Attract top-tier talent across diverse markets.
Hit recruitment targets for Summer Schools, Schools, and Colleges.
Improve student recruitment and the student experience.
Oversee a high-performing recruitment team.
Ensure alignment with the organisation’s growth objectives and cultural values.
Foster lasting partnerships with stakeholders.
Drive innovation in talent acquisition processes.
Enhance employer branding and candidate experience worldwide.
Influence hiring frameworks.
Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Implement best practices to optimise recruitment cycles.
Contribute to nurturing a skilled and motivated workforce.

Requirements

Demonstrate a robust blend of strategic vision and operational expertise in talent acquisition.
Proven ability to design, implement, and refine global recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals and foster sustainable growth.
Experience leading diverse, multifunctional recruitment teams across various regions, with a focus on mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
Exceptional communication skills enabling effective collaboration with senior leaders, hiring managers, and external partners to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
Competence in utilising recruitment analytics and metrics to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in recruitment operations.
Ability to navigate and lead transformation initiatives within recruitment processes, embracing innovation and agility in response to evolving market dynamics.
Commitment to embedding inclusive hiring practices that promote a diverse workforce reflective of a global community.
Skilled in leveraging applicant tracking systems, digital recruitment platforms, and social media channels to enhance reach and efficiency.
Understanding of international labour markets, employment laws, and cultural considerations essential for operating within a multinational organisation.
Must have a global mindset.
Must enjoy thinking outside the box.
Must be prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions.

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Team Management and Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Management
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Technology Proficiency
Global Perspective
Communication skills
Recruitment analytics
Applicant tracking systems
Digital recruitment platforms
Social media channels

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Leadership role
Associate Director

About the Company

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation.
Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.
We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.
Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.
By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.
As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.
We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.
We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunity

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.
We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.