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WE ARE DRIVEN BY OUR VISION

At ESM, we recruit and retain a high performing and diverse workforce and foster a healthy, safe and productive work environment. The mission of the HR Department is to develop and sustain a dynamic work environment while providing support and growth opportunities.

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 [email protected], quoting the reference QHSE-May25.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional opportunities in sports, enrichment and music across education? We are looking for a confident and proactive School's Relationship Manager to lead the coordination and growth of these programmes across a network of leading schools.

In this pivotal role, you will manage key relationships with school leaders, programme coordinators and external partners to ensure outstanding provision and high levels of engagement. From overseeing facility schedules to driving revenue and programme quality, you’ll play a central role in delivering meaningful experiences for students and the wider community.

If you have a strong background in education, sport or enrichment and a talent for building lasting partnerships, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Objectives:

  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders within allocated venues
  • Create a cohesive ecosystem to achieve and exceed revenue targets set by senior management. Stakeholders include School Principals, Athletic/Sports Directors, ASA/ECA Co-ordinators, MSO’s and Parent Relations Executives.
  • Setup and Manage changes to the schedule of each facility timetable.
  • Audit, Quality Assure programmes and support the development of Sports & Enrichment
  • Working holistically with each allocated venue to achieve the best possible access times and schedule of activities and programs to enrich the students and local community.
  • Manage and business develop Sports & Enrichment programs at all venues, including After School Activities, Academies, Events, Holiday Camps and Adult Facility Rental.
  • Be the core stakeholder of your ecosystem and ensure you are accountable for all users being considered and serviced to a high standard
  • Liaise closely with the FR commercial team for an appropriate handover of all bookings onsite
  • Embrace & meet the standard operational and HSE targets as set by the senior management
  • Ensure all activities and programs adhere to the local laws, and rules and regulations of governing bodies

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours:

Desired Qualifications:

  • Degree in sports, business or similar qualification related to the field
  • Health & Safety Level 3, IOSH or NEBOSH equivalent

Desired Experience:

  • Proven experience in schools, sports and/or enrichment fields
  • Proven experience in relationship management and customer service
  • Basic experience in administrative roles
  • A passion for sports and enrichment/music activities

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

  • High level of IT Skills including CRM systems
  • Customer service and driven to deliver excellent customer service
  • Sports background and general understanding of sports
  • Ability to develop relationships and strategic partnerships
  • Creative thinker and decision-making skills
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • High Levels of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
  • Time Management
  • Administration intelligence
  • Financial intelligence

What We Offer:

  • A monthly salary ranging from AED 10,500 to AED 12,500 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:

This is your chance to play a key role in shaping outstanding extracurricular experiences across leading schools in the UAE. If you’re passionate about education, enrichment and building strong relationships, we want to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter and relevant qualifications to [email protected], quoting the reference RM-May25.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Relations Officer (PRO) to act as a vital liaison between our organisation and various government authorities. If you possess strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for compliance and coordination, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will ensure all government-related processes and interactions are carried out efficiently and in compliance with local laws and regulations. From visa processing and labour issues to maintaining accurate documentation, your role will help keep our operations running smoothly.

Key Objectives:

  • Responsible for coordinating and liaising between our company and the relevant government entities on related applications and matters.

  • Providing quick and efficient service and advice for all related matters such as labour disputes, emiratisation, etc.

  • Full support and arranging of work permits, visas, business licences and permits, visa cancellations, business and/or visit visas.

  • Maintaining continuous knowledge and updated information on Labour Law changes.

  • Providing advice and guidance to employees on residency enquiries, as and when required.

  • Maintaining accurate and updated records for all transactions.

  • Outside normal hour support and advice for emergency Labour situations.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours:

Desired Qualifications:

  • At least secondary qualification

Desired Experience:

  • Some experience in a PRO role and dealing with government organisations would be an advantage

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

  • High level IT skills and knowledge of technology

  • Knowledge of sorting/filing techniques, records retention policies and schedules to maintain accurate records

  • Ability to manage workload and assignments in order to meet objectives and deadlines

  • Time management

  • Attention to detail

  • Relationship management skills

  • Maintaining confidentiality

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

What We Offer:

  • A monthly salary of AED 6,000 inclusive of all allowances

  • Private medical insurance

  • CPD (Continuing Professional Development) support

  • End of service benefit

  • Access to lifestyle discounts

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take on a vital role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, apply now.

Please send your CV, cover letter and any relevant documentation to [email protected] quoting the reference PRO-May25.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Digital Marketing Lead to oversee the digital marketing function across ESM and Hamilton Aquatics. This role is instrumental in developing and executing digital initiatives that align with our overall business and marketing objectives. You will lead a growing team, drive performance across digital and social platforms, and deliver integrated campaigns to boost brand visibility, engagement, and customer acquisition across all programmes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the digital marketing strategy across ESM and Hamilton Aquatics, ensuring alignment with overall marketing and business objectives.

  • Line manage and support the performance and development of the Digital Team, including the Social Media Executive and Digital Marketing Intern.

  • Oversee the execution of digital campaigns across paid, owned, and earned media to drive traffic, conversions, and brand visibility.

  • Lead strategic content planning across platforms, ensuring consistent brand voice and optimised content performance.

  • Drive lead generation campaigns across digital channels, optimising landing pages, CTAs, and conversion flows to support enrolments and enquiries across all programmes.

  • Plan and manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta platforms, and other digital advertising channels.

  • Oversee SEO and SEM strategies to improve organic visibility and search rankings.

  • Manage CRM and email marketing strategy, including segmentation, automation, and performance analysis.

  • Ensure continuous improvement of the website experience in collaboration with the Content and Design teams; work with web developers and platform partners to enhance UX and conversion.

  • Lead analytics and performance reporting, interpreting data to provide actionable insights and monthly reports to senior management.

  • Support the planning and execution of social media content strategy across platforms, ensuring platform-specific storytelling, audience growth, and engagement.

  • Stay current with emerging trends (including AI), platform innovations, and digital best practices to continually evolve strategy.

  • Oversee the implementation and use of WhatsApp for Business via third-party platforms to manage customer communication, distribute promotional content, and support lead generation and customer retention initiatives.

  • Liaise with media agencies, technology partners, and vendors to deliver high-quality digital output.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience in digital marketing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or strategy-focused role.

  • Experience in leading digital teams and managing multiple stakeholders.

  • Understanding of the sports industry with an interest in sports is preferred but not necessary.

  • Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including performance marketing, SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, and analytics.

  • Proven track record in managing and optimising paid media budgets and delivering measurable ROI.

  • Experience using CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and marketing automation tools.

  • Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, digital marketing tools, and communication channels like WhatsApp.

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities and a data-driven mindset.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

  • 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 the lead in driving bold digital strategies and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and play a key role in elevating the digital presence of two of the UAE’s leading sports and events brands.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualifications to [email protected], quoting the reference DML-Apr25.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Operations to oversee the operational delivery of all departments within ESM. This leadership role is crucial to ensuring that all programmes and services run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, foster internal and external relationships, and implement scalable systems to support our growing organisation.

You’ll play a key role in aligning departmental execution with business goals, ensuring compliance with safety and safeguarding standards, and supporting the continued success of our venues and partnerships.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage the operations of ESM departments, providing efficient plans for the smooth running of all programmes and services offered by all departments.

Key Objectives

  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running of operations and providing valued services by all users.

  • Oversee and manage the plans of activities and programmes in all venues by guiding and holding relevant team members accountable for revenue generation and gross profit of their respective venues.

  • Oversee the plan of staff requirements for all programmes and venues, including leave schedules and effective coordination and planning with department leaders and relevant stakeholders for required operations of secured new contracts.

  • Ensure all activities and programmes adhere to the local laws, rules, and regulations of governing bodies and health & safety and child safeguarding standards.

  • Oversee the implementation of health & safety rules and aspects and ensure proper procedures are in place for staff and providers’ compliance.

  • Liaise with all ESM departments to ensure all operational elements are regularly updated and checked on the relevant systems.

  • The role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team within the organisation, with monthly reporting responsibilities and required participation in leadership meetings.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

Desired Qualifications:

  • Degree in sports, business, or a similar qualification related to the field

Desired Experience:

  • Sufficient experience in schools, sports and enrichment fields

  • Sports Industry experience is highly desired

  • In-depth knowledge of industry trends

  • Local knowledge of UAE and regional sports businesses

  • Proven operational strategic management experience

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

  • High-level IT skills including database management

  • High-level communication skills; verbal and written

  • Advanced presentation and design skills

  • Strong leadership qualities and people management skills

  • Customer service and relationship management skills

  • Time management

  • Maintaining confidentiality

  • Confidence and ability to make decisions

  • Problem solving & conflict resolution

  • Financial intelligence

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary

  • 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 lead operations across one of the UAE’s most dynamic sports and events organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualifications to [email protected] , quoting the reference HOO-Apr25.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

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It is vital to ensure that you hold the correct qualifications for the position that you are applying for. Details of the relevant qualification for each role is included in the detailed job description, also available, on our website. Please email a covering letter, CV and all relevant qualifications to our HR Department at [email protected] indicating which position is of interest to you.

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