Student Recruitment & Partnerships Specialist (UAE)

Type: Part-time during a 3-month probation period, progressing to full-time upon successful completion. Full-time considered for exceptional candidates.

Sapiente Education is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. This role is primarily remote, but applicants must be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, be available for occasional local meetings and events, and work agreed hours aligned with the UAE working day.

Our story

Sapiente Education helps ambitious young people aged 13–23 turn curiosity into original research, guided by our faculty of mentors from Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, MIT and other leading institutions.

Inspired by the Oxbridge tutorial tradition, our personalised programmes span 30+ subjects including AI, medicine, philosophy and business. Students develop meaningful projects, sharpen their thinking and build confidence in their own ideas.

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About the role

We are seeking a Student Recruitment & Partnerships Specialist to grow Sapiente’s research and mentorship programmes. You will build local partnerships, generate qualified enquiries and guide families from initial interest to enrolment.

You will take ownership of developing local recruitment opportunities by leveraging existing professional connections, building relationships with schools and educational partners, and proactively generating qualified enquiries from students and parents.

The role combines independent lead generation, local networking, face-to-face outreach, student consultations and enrolment management. You will be responsible for developing and managing the recruitment pipeline, guiding families through the enrolment process and achieving agreed recruitment targets.

Key responsibilities

• Generate qualified leads through local student and parent networks.
• Build partnerships with schools, counsellors and educational providers.
• Lead consultations, understand students’ goals and guide families towards enrolment.
• Represent Sapiente at relevant events and meetings.
• Maintain accurate lead records and consistent follow-up.
• Coordinate admissions and handovers with the Head of Admin & Ops.
• Meet agreed enrolment targets.

Required

• Based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with a good understanding of the UAE education market.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• An established network or demonstrable ability to access relevant local contacts within parent networks and schools.
• Experience in sales, student recruitment or business development.
• Confidence approaching schools and speaking with students and parents.
• Practical Google Sheets or Excel skills for managing leads and follow-ups.
• Strong organisation, initiative and ability to work towards targets independently.
• Reliable computer, stable internet connection and quiet environment for calls.

Preferred

• Arabic or other language skills relevant to families in the UAE.
• Existing relationships with schools, counsellors or parent communities.
• Familiarity with international education pathways and university admissions.
• Experience with international clients and CRM systems.

What we offer

• A monthly retainer plus commission on paid enrolments.
• Flexible remote working, alongside agreed availability and local activities.
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and an international team.
• Opportunities to represent Sapiente at selected local and international events.
• Clear ownership, with scope for a long-term contract and career progression based on performance and business needs.

How to apply

Send an updated CV and a brief profile description to [email protected] with the subject line Application - Student Recruitment & Partnerships Specialist (UAE). Please state whether you are based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.