School Operations Leader — Facilities, Safety & ESG

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi, founded to provide an exceptional learning environment, seeks a School Operations Manager. You will oversee all campus operations, procurement, facilities, HSE, events, ESG, and shared services, reporting to the Head of Business Operations and collaborating with the Principal.

The role requires 3–5 years in operational roles in education or similar settings, a relevant degree, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant operational qualification; NEBOSH and IOSH preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in operational roles, ideally in education, facilities, or service-driven environments.
• Attributes: calm, organized, highly accountable; clear communicator; practical and audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: lead and appraise facilities, procurement, IT, and nursing teams; ensure KPI alignment.
• Purchasing & Contract: manage budgets, POs, vendor payments, and asset tagging.
• Health & Safety: implement H&S protocols, chair meetings, coordinate investigations.
• Events & Excursions: approve events; liaise with transport/third parties.
• Facilities Management: monitor RM budgets, maintenance, risk escalation.
• Compliance: renew licenses, maintain inspection records, onboarding for vendors.
• ESG & Energy: lead sustainability, waste reduction, coordinate with CO teams.
• Campus Development: contribute to strategic campus planning and CIP projects.
• Shared Services: coordinate transport, catering, and service providers.
• IT End User Support: oversee IT procurement and onboarding.

Skills

Vendor oversight

Contract oversight

Health & safety leadership

Budget & procurement control

Cross-functional problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant operational qualification

NEBOSH and IOSH preferred

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

Job description

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi, founded to provide an exceptional learning environment, seeks a School Operations Manager. You will oversee all campus operations, procurement, facilities, HSE, events, ESG, and shared services, reporting to the Head of Business Operations and collaborating with the Principal.

The role requires 3–5 years in operational roles in education or similar settings, a relevant degree, and strong leadership.