Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive

QHSE & Compliance Manager

to lead our efforts in maintaining the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring all operations and partnerships align with internal policies, legal requirements and industry best practices.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to build a culture of accountability, implement compliance frameworks, and support continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Objectives:

To implement and develop the company's quality assurance and compliance standards. Carry on due diligence checks for existing and any new partnership. Prevent non-compliant activities occurring. Develop new standards for delivery and design, with improvements as needed, and create criteria's list across all company's divisions in line with market best practices. Assess any new partnership, business opportunity and develop a full risk assessment strategy to advise the management about any identified compliance issues. To define health and safety standards across operations, support in HSE training for staff, monitor, lead on and report on HSE incidents including investigations if needed. Develop & maintain relationships with all stakeholders including school principals, MSOs, group senior management, government associations and commercial partners.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours:

Desired Qualifications:

Degree in Business, Administration, or related field to the post. NEBOSH certificate ISO Lead Auditor Other Health and Safety related certification

Desired Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in a compliance or Health and Safety role Familiar with ISO standards Sufficient experience in similar role supporting operations management. In-depth knowledge of regional laws and regulations.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

High level communication skills; verbal and written Creative thinker and decision-making skills High level IT skills including database management. Efficient multi-tasking Time management Driven to deliver excellence Strong Leadership qualities and people management skills Ability to develop relationships and create strong partnerships International/cultural work experience desirable Problem solving & Conflict resolution

What We Offer:

A monthly salary ranging from AED 12,000 to AED 14,000 inclusive of all allowances. Annual flight allowance Private medical insurance CPD (Continuing Professional Development) package End of service benefit Access to lifestyle discounts

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take ownership of quality, health and safety, and compliance across a dynamic and growing organisation, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise will shape standards and drive meaningful impact.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and relevant certifications to careercompliance @ esm . ae quoting the reference QHSE-May25.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED14,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

How would you approach developing and implementing a quality assurance and compliance framework across multiple business units, while ensuring alignment with regional laws and internal standards?
Experience:

compliance or Health and Safety role: 3 years (Required) o Familiar with ISO standards: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

NEBOSH certificate (Preferred) ISO Lead Auditor (Preferred) Other Health and Safety related certification (Preferred)
Application Deadline: 22/05/2025
Expected Start Date: 15/06/2025