ISP: MIDDLE EAST

Jennifer Burton

Regional HR Officer – Middle East

Jennifer grew up in the United Kingdom where she completed a BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of Exeter. Alongside studying for her degree, she was involved in various charity events such as fundraising for a children’s charity in a group hitch-hike from Exeter to Amsterdam. After graduating, Jennifer taught English to children aged 4-18 years in rural Thailand and to continue her travels, spent a month learning Spanish in Valencia.

Jennifer held positions in both the UAE and the UK before joining International Schools Partnership (ISP). In London, she worked in research communication for an autoimmune charity and in change management administration for a sector of the UK government. Most recently, she was an HR assistant for an international oil and gas contractor. She is passionate about her HR work – she holds CIPD level 3, is currently studying towards CIPD level 5 in People Management and has completed a UAE labour law course. She joined ISP as HR Officer in August 2021.

Outside work, Jennifer enjoys playing the piano, going to the theatre, playing netball and spending time with friends and family.