Project Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking an experienced, highly reliable professional with deep expertise in Dhaka's UK Based English-medium school sector to lead the development of a new premium primary school.The successful candidate will serve as the local Project Coordinator and School-Market Adviser, guiding project partners through critical decisions from the initial planning phase through to the official launch.Initial Scope: Primary School (up to Year 6)This position offers a unique opportunity to join a premium educational venture at its founding stage. The initial engagement. will be flexible and project-based. High-performing candidates will be given primary consideration for key senior executive roles once the school transitions into operational launch.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research the UK Based English-medium school market in Dhaka, analyzing top-tier institutions, fee structures, demand, parental expectations, and market gaps.
• Advise on optimal school locations and catchment areas, focusing on key zones such as Gulshan, Banani, Dhanmondi, and emerging residential hubs.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating prospective properties/buildings, assessing factors such as accessibility, safety, environmental context, physical space, and parental expectations.
• Recommend essential campus facilities, classroom environments, and infrastructure required to attract premium UK Based English-medium families.
• Define target student and parent profiles, advising on institutional positioning, tuition fees, facility standards, and overall value propositions.
• Provide strategic input for initial marketing campaigns, admissions policies, and student recruitment pipelines.
• Benchmark established, successful English-medium schools to identify key operational and strategic success drivers.
• Coordinate local meetings, property inspections, field research, external consultants, vendors, and key project stakeholders in Bangladesh.
• Serve as the primary local point of contact, ensuring agreed action items are executed promptly while providing regular status updates to project partners.
• Prepare concise progress reports, findings, risk analyses, decision frameworks, and strategic next steps.

INITIAL KEY DELIVERABLES

• Comprehensive Dhaka market and competitor analysis report
• Catchment area and location recommendation dossier
• Property evaluation framework and facility requirements list
• Target parent and student persona profiles
• Brand positioning strategy and initial marketing roadmap

• Strong background and deep familiarity with the English-medium education sector in Bangladesh, particularly within Dhaka.
• Proven experience in school administration, operations, admissions, business development, market research, or educational consultancy.
• Solid understanding of Cambridge-oriented curricula and the standards expected by premium-tier families.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dhaka`s key residential districts and real estate landscape.
• Exceptional research, communication, coordination, and analytical reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects through to completion.
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Bangla (written and spoken).
• High level of integrity, professional reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Prior experience in launching, expanding, or managing an English-medium school is strongly preferred.

Minimum of a Bachelor`s degree from a recognized university.