Services Manager / Health and Safety Officer

Nord Anglia Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium international education institution in Dubai is seeking a JD_Services Manager / Health and Safety Officer to oversee non-academic operations. This role requires strong leadership and compliance with UAE regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, health and safety certification, and relevant experience in facilities management. The position starts in January 2026, offering competitive remuneration and full-time hours.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Visa provision

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in facilities or operations management.
• Experience managing multiple third-party vendors.
• Proven record of managing contracts and service-level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and compliant operation of non-academic services.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Support operational excellence in line with UAE regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-cultural communication

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Health and Safety certification (NEBOSH/IOSH)

Job description

Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Join a school that inspires Excellence and Belonging

NAS Dubai is more than just a school - it's a vibrant, purpose‑built flagship campus where academic excellence meets genuine community spirit. With over 3,000 students from diverse backgrounds, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that nurtures every learner. Our curriculum, rooted in the British Curriculum and adapted to our unique setting, leads to outstanding outcomes at IGCSE, A Level, and through the IB Diploma Programme. We are proud of our exceptional results, with students consistently outperforming global averages and securing places at top universities worldwide. Recognised by Spears as one of the Top 100 schools globally and rated 'Outstanding' across all key areas by KHDA, BSO, and NEASC, NAS Dubai is a place where educators thrive, students flourish, and opportunities abound. If you're passionate about shaping futures in a school that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organisation, with more than 85 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child - so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world‑leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

Our schools

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of 85 schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King's College London.

About the role

To ensure the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of all non‑academic services within the school, including facilities, transport, catering, security, and cleaning. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of service delivery, safeguarding compliance, and supporting the school's operational excellence in line with UAE regulations and the school's strategic objectives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract / services management or a related field.
• Recognised Health and Safety certification and auditing such as NEBOSH / IOSH / ISO
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a facilities, operations, or services management role-preferably in a school, university, or large institution
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple third‑party vendors (cleaning, catering, maintenance, transport, and security)
• Experience ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, including KHDA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, and RTA.
• Proven record of managing contracts, and service‑level agreements (SLAs). Data and reporting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good analysis and report writing skills
• Strong leadership skills and experience in working with multinational teams
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi‑functional tasks
• Good cross‑cultural, interpersonal & communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures
• Native‑level English speaking and writing
• Creative and technical thinking ability
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and adaptable to different tasks at hand
• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved, calm working under pressure
• High level of integrity
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Affinity with and interest in education

Selection Process

The closing date for application is 26th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and early applications will be appreciated.

This is a full‑time position, starting from January 2026. Remuneration is competitive and it includes visa provision.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence / birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

JD_Services Manager / Health and Safety Officer