Operations Director - KSA

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

The Role

Are you looking to drive excellence in Executive Education, to lead, innovate, and transform Client Experiences in KSA? 

London Business School is thrilled to announce the expansion of our presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This exciting development will enhance our engagement in Saudi Arabia and support the country's Vision 2030 objectives, around Human Capability and Leadership Development.

We require an Operations Director for Executive Education to join our new office, you will play a pivotal role in leading commercial projects and ensuring exceptional client and business outcomes. You will translate client needs into outstanding learning experiences and drive the seamless delivery of programmes across KSA. This role demands initiative, adaptability, and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of client programmes, from commercial handover through to post-programme review—delivering to time, budget, scope, and quality.
• Serve as the day-to-day strategic partner and primary point of contact for clients, delivering high-quality service and building trusted relationships.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across project teams, including Programme Directors, Learning Designers, and commercial colleagues, among others.
• Build and manage project budgets with commercial insight, ensuring both profitability and quality are delivered.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the KSA office, ensuring smooth, efficient, and professional office functioning.

Who we are looking for

• Proven success in managing high-value client accounts in complex environments.
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial oversight capabilities.
• Resilient, solutions-focused, and highly organised under pressure.
• Confident communicator and influencer, adept at navigating senior stakeholders and shifting priorities.
• Experience in Executive Education or Learning & Development is advantageous.
• Familiarity with executive learning principles and Salesforce is a plus.

What you can expect from us

• Generous Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum
• Housing Allowance
• Transportation Allowance
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• End of Service Gratuity
• Emergency Leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging  

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.