Manager - Operations & Support Services- Noya British School- Immediate Start

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Manager for Operations & Support Services at Noya British School. The role involves overseeing operations, supporting strategic objectives, and leading staff recruitment. Candidates must have a business degree, relevant qualifications, and at least 5 years of senior-level experience in education or service industries. The school offers a dynamic environment on Yas Island, emphasizing a service culture and compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior level position within an education or service oriented industry.
• Related industry qualification of graduate level for assigned functional area(s).

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver operations and administrative support services.
• Support the Principal in achieving key strategic objectives.
• Lead recruitment and development of operations & support staff.

Skills

Fluent English communication skills, written and oral

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking and handling pressure

Initiative and energy beyond typical work day

Education

Bachelor's (BSc) in business related subject

Certificate of School Business Management / Facilities Management / NEBOSH or IOSH

Job description

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Manager - Operations & Support Services for Noya British School in Abu Dhabi to start immediately.

Noya British School, proudly a part of Aldar Education and situated on the vibrant Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, stands as the newest flagship school for the Aldar Schools brand. Nestled in a community that offers proximity to various amenities, entertainment options, and a vibrant international environment, Noya British School creates an enriching and convenient backdrop for families seeking a world-class education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

• Main Duties: To be responsible for the organisation and delivery of operations, administration and support service teams across the School(s). Implementing a 'service culture' and ensuring efficient, effective staff deployment and, with the Principal, recruitment of high calibre candidates to join the Aldar Education operations and support service teams.
• To support the Principal in achieving the key strategic objectives for the School through formulating and leading on specific aspects of the school business and/or improvement plan as they relate to operations and support services.

Specific Duties

• To support the Principal in implementing the agreed business strategy for the School.
• Be contactable outside of normal School hours, available to attend site to support the Operations Team when required inline with the Aldar Education Critical Incident Response Protocols.

Leadership & Management

• Develop the performance and efficient working hours of the administration and support service teams to ensure high standards of service are maintained throughout the School(s) and that all teams provide a collegial efficient and effective service culture.
• Lead the recruitment, professional development, appraisal and training of all Operations & Support Service staff ensuring that each member of the team undergoes an individual development plan to help the school in building a high performance team.

Finance, Commercial & Procurement

• To support the Principal in monitoring all relevant budgets and expenditure, particularly operational costs, ensuring the school receives best value and service at all times.
• Continually reviewing opportunities for shared resource, cost and/or services across those schools they hold responsibility for to ensure that the schools benefit from improved access to service teams and physical resources (ie support staff, transport etc).
• Ensure Delegation of Authority processes and procedures are followed at all times.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the Aldar Education Core Values.
• Ensure that schools are fully compliant with local government authority regulations to safeguard against fines of any nature as a result of non-renewal of contracts at school level.
• Understand the effects and implications of government policies, legislation and directives, developing effective strategies for current

Health, Safety & Environment

• To act as the responsible person for HSE effectiveness and ensure the School complies with current Health & Safety legislation and/or guidelines as issued by Aldar Education HQ advising the School Leadership team accordingly.
• To support the effective delivery of a health and safety committee within the school, which meets on a monthly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors (BSc) in business related subject.
• Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).
• Certificate of School Business Management / Facilities Management / NEBOSH or IOSH preferable.

Minimum Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior level position within an education or service oriented industry.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.