Director of Business Administration

In May 2024, Education in Motion (EiM) announced its partnership with Sakol Sathapat, a prominent Thailand-based developer, to establish a Dulwich College International in Bangkok.

Scheduled to open in August 2026, Dulwich College Bangkok will join EiM’s existing network of international schools in Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou. Dulwich College Bangkok will combine a rich heritage of British international education with Thai architectural elegance, initially catering to 1,000 Early Years and Junior School students, with plans to expand to 1,800 students with the opening of a Senior School by 2029. The College will provide an exceptional educational experience, emphasising academic excellence, holistic development, and the Dulwich ethos.

Pre-opening, the Director of Business Administration will work closely with the Project Director and the Founding Head of College to ensure that the school is ready for opening in August 2026. The primary responsibility will include team recruitment and developing the school’s operational activities. The Director of Business Administration will be the senior non-academic executive and will take primary responsibility for the delivery of all support services including human resources and administration, finance, information technology, and operations. The Director of Business Administration will be a member of the school leadership team and will report directly to the Founding Head of College. The position will also have a functional reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer of the EiM Group.

The successful candidate will demonstrate intercultural sensitivity and adaptability required to effectively navigate an international environment. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter, who is driven to take the initiative and achieve high standards in a challenging environment. They will be practical and solution focussed, with a hands-on approach to leadership, as well as strong bias for action and getting results. A people person, they will be enthusiastic about forming and leading a team and being part of a larger group of schools.

Bangkok is a vibrant and dynamic city known for its rich cultural heritage, bustling street markets, and thriving international community. Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand’s capital serves as a major gateway to the region and is a hub of economic, political, and cultural activity. Since the late 20th century, Bangkok has experienced rapid economic growth, becoming a leading city in finance, commerce, and international trade. With its warm climate and welcoming atmosphere, Bangkok is an exciting and enriching place to live and work. Dulwich College Bangkok will be strategically located to leverage these advantages, providing an exceptional education experience in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

For further information, please kindly find attached candidate brief as per below.

Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Dulwich College International is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. Dulwich College International will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. Dulwich College International strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the Dulwich College International mission and its community.