Team Leader - Events and Entertainments - Dubai Parks and Resorts-Dubai
Dubai -The Role Building Fun Join the team of the first LEGOLAND Park in the Middle East and help us create amazing experiences for families from around the world. At LEGOLAND Dubai - we rely everyday on our Model Citizens (employees) in meeting our ultimate goal of bringing the LEGO values of creativity, imagination, learning, quality and fun to life and deliver truly memorable experiences to our guests. With over 40 interactive rides, live shows and attractions you will be able to find a diverse range of career opportunities in one of the most unique and stimulating work environments you could imagine. Come and work where work is PLAY. At LEGOLAND we make every child a HERO! Play Your Part The Entertainment & Events (E&E) department in LEGOLAND Dubai - creates opportunities for memorable guest experiences within the park. That is through performances, shows, characters and annual events driven by the LEGO brand delivery and an extensive level of guest services. To ensure the highest level of standards are achieved and maintained throughout the daily operation of the Entertainment & Events Department. In charge for overall performance of the Entertainment & Events attendants in accordance with Merlin Safety Standards as well as departmental policies and procedures. Team Leaders to provide directions to Entertainment & Events Front Line Team on daily bases. Team Leaders to ensure that the company standards and values are met and developed through working relationships with all levels within the department. To enforce procedures and trainings to nurture behavior where the health and safety of our guests and staff is of paramount importance while providing the highest standards of guest satisfaction. Expected to drive our key operating standards of Safety, Service, Quality and Efficiency. Expected to take the role of Front Lines when needed. Main Duties - Exceed guest expectations through ensuring departmental team deliver to agreed service standard Supporting the Entertainment & Events Management - Team in organising and implementation of the training of the front-line team to required standards within time frames set - Working alongside key operational stakeholders of the theme park facility to ensure all standards and KPI's are met - Show a well-developed sensitivity to customer needs by continually monitoring employee and guest interaction and acting on departmental results. - Assist the Entertainment & Events Management Team in ensuring risk assessments are carried out in line with procedures and are updated regularly as ongoing "live" documents - Actively demonstrate the company values to all colleagues. - Deliver regular meetings with direct team and attend all required meetings with the middle/senior management team to ensure effective communication within the department - Establish and maintain effective lines of communication throughout the department by providing operational presence - Monitor key indicators (Sick leaves, absenteeism etc.) daily operation updates to be communicated with the Entertainment & Events Management Team - Motivate, manage and develop the team in line with company standards and values - Promote a fun working environment - Apply positive performance management effectively throughout the team and minimise the challenges to the team Health and Safety: - Managers/Supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their department, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). - In particular, they must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees under their management are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. - They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. - Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated Requirements Are You a Star? In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria - A minimum of 3-year experience in an Operational role in hospitality/entertainment - Fluent in both written and oral English - Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes, email etc - Previous experience is the following fields; Entertainment, Themepark, Childcare - Previous experience in leading a team The Best Part of The Story We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances. We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company. About the company Dubai - Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai - Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai - leaderships vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination. The first phase of Dubai - Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate Dubai -, Bollywood Parks Dubai -, and LEGOLAND Dubai -. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO ENTREPRENEUR - Kennedy Towers-Dubai
Dubai -AED8,000 a monthSimon Kennedy, CEO of Kennedy Towers and owner of several other UAE and international businesses, is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to support his business and personal life.Job Description- Business Support: Assisting with operational and administrative elements of Simon’s businesses, coordinating with his employees, writing emails and other documents on his behalf, problem solving minor issues, collecting and organizing all issues and presenting them to Simon on a daily basis for discussion and solution, organizing business files, problem solving- Personal Support: Organizing personal files and documents, making hotel, restaurant and travel reservations, assisting with social media content, overseeing management of his real estate assets, liaising with banks and other third parties, scheduling personal appointments- Other Support: Diary management and coordination, being fully responsive and available, attending daily meeting with SimonThe Ideal Candidate· Previous experience as personal assistant for senior executive / entrepreneur· Basic understanding of business operations· Basic understanding of personal banking & finance· Basic understanding of Dubai - logistics· Business degree preferred· UAE driving license and preferably carThe Benefits· Salary up to AED 8,000 per month· Bonus and other financial incentives at CEO discretion· Free health & fitness classes through one of Simon’s companies· Health insurance· Flexible hours and remote workingJob Type: Full-timeSalary: AED8,000.00 /monthExperience:personal assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
Bursar - -Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, PermanentDubai - College is seeking to appoint a multi-talented team member from September 2020 (or January 2021 for the right candidate) to continue the outstanding work of the outgoing bursar. In business terms, the bursar is the Chief Operating Officer and is directly responsible to the Head for the operational management of the school. Consequently, the successful applicant will be a highly strategic, commercially astute leader for the 100+ support staff at the school, with the expertise and knowledge to manage and develop skilled administrators as well as other support staff to ensure that teaching staff are able to focus on their core academic imperatives. The modern bursar has a remit which extends far beyond the traditional mandate of budgets, buses and buildings. At Dubai - College the incumbent is a significant strategic leader, second only to the Head in seniority, who sits on the SLT and alongside the Board of Governors. In addition to financial management and controls, premises and health and safety, the successful applicant will have oversight of procurement, logistics, IT, catering, medical, compliance (legal, regulatory and financial) as well as HR. In all these areas they are supported by a team of professionals. As a 43-year-old British school overseas in the UAE, Dubai - College has a unique culture and it is essential that candidates can demonstrate the empathy required to collaborate with teachers, support staff, parents, students and alumni, recognising the importance and value of each of these key stakeholders. That said, the successful applicant will also possess the tact, wit and diplomacy to make decisions which are critical to the sustainability and long term development of the organisation, even if they run contrary to popular opinion on occasion. The successful candidate will: be educated to degree level or equivalent (essential) have demonstrable senior leadership experience, including the recruitment, performance management and development of staff (essential) have a proven capacity to contribute strategically to the wider development of an organisation while retaining a strong grasp of operational detail (essential) have proven experience of managing a range of support services to a high standard (essential) have strong financial literacy with first class analytical skills and the ability to develop long-term financial plans (essential) have a relevant professional qualification in finance and/or estate management (desirable) A full job specification can be found in the Job Description attached. This is also available on our website https://www.Dubai -college.org/join-us/recruitment/non-teaching together with an application form. Dubai - College operates its own salary scales. The contract of employment provides for a generous basic salary (currently tax free), medical insurance and terminal gratuity. In addition, allowances are available for accommodation and relocation as well as an annual flight allowance. Applications should be sent by email to Annie Kirkaldy, Headmaster’s Assistant, on headassist@Dubai -college.org using the application form available on our website. The deadline for applications is Saturday 14th March with first round Skype interviews planned for Sunday 15th to Thursday 19th March 2020. Second round interviews in Dubai - will be held during the week beginning Sunday 22nd March. Please note that we reserve the right to interview and recruit strong candidates before the closing date and therefore encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Dubai - College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we select staff that understand and share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtaining a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country the applicant last resided or was employed in, which may include Disclosure & Barring checks.