Compliance Associate

Kids First Group (KFG) is the leading group in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha for providing premium early years education and childcare. Founded in 2011, we have 35 nursery schools. We stand unique from other group nurseries, as each of our Kids First Group nurseries specializes in and is passionate about their own exclusive curriculum and pedagogical approach: spanning a choice from the Early Years Foundation Stage (British EYFS), Montessori Method, and Reggio Emilia Approach, to name a few.

Kids First Group is currently seeking an outstanding Compliance Associate, to join our growing family for an immediate start.

An ideal candidate will have the following:

Reports To: Director of Compliance
Location: Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE
Position Type: Full-time

The Compliance Associate will play a key supporting role in ensuring that all nurseries within Kids First Group (KFG) operate in full alignment with ADEK, KHDA, and MOE regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. Working directly under the Director of Compliance, this position provides critical administrative, analytical, and operational support across compliance frameworks, inspections, reporting, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Inspections

• Conduct internal compliance audits in nurseries throughout the year.
• Assist in preparing nurseries for external inspections (ADEK, KHDA, MOE, DOH) by supporting with a readiness program.
• Help maintain and update the Compliance inspection trackers, reports and OneDrive/SharePoint evidence folders.
• Support the implementation of Corrective Action Plans following inspections or audits.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, accidents, and compliance data in designated trackers.
• Draft compliance reports and summaries for review by the Director of Compliance.
• Monitor timelines to ensure reporting and escalations are submitted within required deadlines.

Training & Support

• Support delivery of compliance training sessions, workshops, and “Coffee Clinic” sessions for Nursery Directors and Area Directors.
• Provide first-line support to nursery teams with compliance-related questions, escalating issues when needed.
• Assist in developing and distributing compliance resources, checklists, and communication templates.

Policy & Process Support

• Assist with policy rollouts, version control, and alignment of internal policies with ADEK’s updated regulatory requirements.
• Track and document implementation of health, safety, safeguarding, and operational policies across nurseries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by highlighting trends, gaps, and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of compliance, health & safety, or early childhood regulations (UAE experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/OneDrive).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic an advantage).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to upholding high standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Key Attributes

• Child-first mindset – places the safety and wellbeing of children at the center of compliance work.
• Collaborative – works effectively with Nursery Directors, Area Directors, and head office teams.
• Detail-driven – ensures accuracy in records, reporting, and regulatory alignment.
• Resilient – remains calm and focused when handling urgent compliance issues.

Job Type: Full-time