Senior Operations & Compliance Lead - Charter Schools

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education, part of the Aldar Academies group, is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the administration and support services across the school, implementing a service culture and ensuring efficient staff deployment and recruitment of high‑calibre candidates.

You will advise the Principal and HQ on operational, safety and regulatory matters, drive audits and compliance, support professional development, and help steer the school’s business improvement plans to meet Strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Graduate-level qualification in School Business/Facilities Management or NEBOSH/IOSH preferable.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role in education or service industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations administration and support service teams across the school.
• Implement service culture and ensure efficient staff deployment.
• Advise Principal and Aldar HQ on operational and HSE matters.
• Ensure compliance with audits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead recruitment and professional development for operations staff.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational ability

Forethought & planning

Influencing people

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Commercial acumen

Initiative beyond hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

CSBM/Facilities Mgmt/NEBOSH/IOSH preferable

Job description

Aldar Education, part of the Aldar Academies group, is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the administration and support services across the school, implementing a service culture and ensuring efficient staff deployment and recruitment of high‑calibre candidates.

You will advise the Principal and HQ on operational, safety and regulatory matters, drive audits and compliance, support professional development, and help steer the school’s business improvement plans to meet Strategic