Global Recruitment Associate Director

Job Posting Date: 13 Jul 2026

Location: London, GB

Job ID: 9869

School: Group Central Support United Kingdom Office

Company: Nord Anglia Education

London is our global headquarters where 220 colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

Global Recruitment Associate Director

The Global Recruitment Associate Director plays a pivotal role within the Group Central Support team at Nord Anglia Education Limited. Positioned at our London Headquarter Office, this leadership role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent across diverse markets.

As our Global Recruitment Manager, you’ll help us hit recruitment targets for our Summer Schools, Schools, and Colleges across Nord Anglia Education. You’ll work across our central and regional teams to improve student recruitment and the student experience and ensure your individual KPI’s and targets are met.

The successful candidate 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.

In this capacity, you will influence hiring frameworks, champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, and implement best practices to optimise recruitment cycles. Your leadership will contribute directly to nurturing a skilled and motivated workforce that enables Nord Anglia Education’s continued success and expansion on a global scale.

What we're looking for:

To excel as the Global Recruitment Associate Director, candidates must demonstrate a robust blend of strategic vision and operational expertise in talent acquisition. Essential skills and abilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to design, implement, and refine global recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals and foster sustainable growth.

Team Management and Development: Experience leading diverse, multifunctional recruitment teams across various regions, with a focus on mentorship, performance management, and professional development.

Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication skills enabling effective collaboration with senior leaders, hiring managers, and external partners to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Competence in utilising recruitment analytics and metrics to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in recruitment operations.

Change Management: Ability to navigate and lead transformation initiatives within recruitment processes, embracing innovation and agility in response to evolving market dynamics.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Commitment to embedding inclusive hiring practices that promote a diverse workforce reflective of a global community.

Technology Proficiency: Skilled in leveraging applicant tracking systems, digital recruitment platforms, and social media channels to enhance reach and efficiency.

Global Perspective: Understanding of international labour markets, employment laws, and cultural considerations essential for operating within a multinational organisation.

See full job description, here.

About Us

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.

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

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.

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.