Operations Manager - Art Foundation

As Operations Manager (COO-equivalent), you will be the organisational architect of the company, designing and driving the operational infrastructure that enables our cultural programs and advisory networks to thrive at a world-class level.

Working in close partnership with our cultural sector advisors and reporting directly to the Management, you will translate vision into institutional reality: building processes, leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring the Company operates with the rigour, agility, and professionalism expected of a leading cultural entity.

Immediate joiners currently available in the UAE are preferred

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATION / LICENSES

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Arts Administration, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience in a foundation, NGO, intergovernmental organisation, or international cultural institution
• Experience with digital transformation and technology integration in institutional settings

EXPERIENCE

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Arts Administration, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience in a foundation, NGO, intergovernmental organisation, or international cultural institution
• Experience with digital transformation and technology integration in institutional settings

KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Organisational Design & Operations Leadership

• Design and implement end-to-end operational frameworks, policies, and procedures that enable the Company to function at international professional standards
• Establish governance structures, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms in alignment with international best practices for cultural institutions
• Build and lead cross-functional operational teams across HR, finance, marketing, administration, and program support
• Develop and maintain organisational risk management frameworks and business continuity plans

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the cultural advisors to translate the Company's strategic vision into clear, measurable operational plans
• Lead annual planning and budgeting cycles, establishing KPIs and performance monitoring systems
• Drive institutional development: defining the Company's operational culture, values, and ways of working
• Prepare high-quality reports, and strategic briefs for the Management and Chairman

Cultural Program Support

• Work in close collaboration with cultural sector advisors to ensure operational systems robustly support the delivery of cultural programs and initiatives
• Facilitate effective coordination between advisory panels, external partners, and internal teams
• Develop project management frameworks and workflows to support multi-stakeholder cultural projects across different geographies

Financial Management

• Oversee the Company's financial operations including budget development, forecasting, expenditure control, and financial reporting
• Manage relationships with external auditors, legal counsel, and financial advisors

People & Culture

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of the Company's growing team
• Establish HR policies, performance management frameworks, and a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability
• Foster an organisational environment that supports creative professionals, advisors, and operational staff alike

Partnerships & External Relations

• Represent the Company in operational and institutional matters with governments, international bodies, cultural organisations, and funding partners
• Develop and manage MoUs, partnership agreements, and operational contracts
• Support the Company's international profile and network expansion

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to relocate to Fujairah?