Head of Administration and Operations

HR JOBS CONSULTANCY; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in India seeks a Head of Administration and Operations. This role involves managing facilities, leading infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance and safety within an educational institution. The ideal candidate has 12-20 years of experience in operations management, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in budgeting. Interested candidates should send their updated resume to the provided email. Local candidates are preferred, and background verification will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Qualifications

• 12-20 years in facilities and operations management, preferably in an educational institution.
• 12-20 years in facilities and operations management, preferably in an educational institution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted functioning of all school facilities.
• Lead infrastructure and development projects from concept to completion.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols for students, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise administrative staff for smooth campus operations.
• Oversee school transport operations including routing and GPS tracking.
• Manage cafeteria operations ensuring food quality and hygiene.
• Handle approvals, permits, and compliance with authorities.
• Collaborate with various teams including Principal, HR, and IT.
• Prepare annual operational budgets and monitor expenses.

Skills

Strong leadership and project management skills

Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards

Budgeting and cost optimization expertise

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation and contract management

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

Head of Administration and Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities & Infrastructure Management - Ensure uninterrupted functioning of all school facilities (classrooms, labs, libraries, playgrounds, utilities).
• Project Management - Lead infrastructure and development projects from concept to completion.
• Safety, Security & Compliance - Implement and monitor safety protocols for students, staff, and visitors.
• Administration & Operations - Supervise administrative staff and ensure smooth campus operations.
• Transport Management - Oversee school transport operations including routing, GPS tracking, and driver management.
• Food & Beverage Operations - Manage cafeteria operations ensuring food quality, hygiene, and safety compliance.
• Government Liaison & Legal Coordination - Handle approvals, permits, and compliance with education, municipal, police, fire, health, and transport authorities.
• Stakeholder Coordination - Collaborate with Principal, Academic, Admissions, Marketing, HR, Finance, and IT teams.
• Budgeting & Cost Control - Prepare annual operational budgets and monitor expenses.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred). 12-20 years in facilities and operations management, preferably in an educational institution.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
• Budgeting and cost optimization expertise
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Vendor negotiation and contract management

Only local candidates are needed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Background verification will be conducted for selected candidate.

Interested can send their updated resume (hrjobsconsultancy2020 at Gmail dot com) our calling and Whatsapp number is 8.7.0.0.3.1.1.6.1.8