Operations Manager

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor in Qatar seeks an Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for campus operations, including health and safety, facilities, contract management, and compliance. You will lead capital projects, manage procurement, and oversee a team of facilities staff, with broad stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills, and experience in a school or large campus environment.

Qualifications

• University degree and proven leadership experience in school operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with high integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets.
• Experience in Qatar or the Middle East is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for health and safety, facilities, and campus planning.
• Oversee capital projects, capex budgets, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Manage campus renovations, large-scale procurement, liaising with landlords and design teams.
• Oversee third-party contracts: security, cleaning, maintenance, bus operations, catering.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar regulatory bodies and Nord Anglia standards.
• Lead budgeting, procurement, and event logistics for non-academic functions.
• Line-manage the Procurement Officer, Operations Assistant, facilities team, bus staff, and medical team.
• Collaborate with Extended Leadership Team on space planning and building maintenance.
• Advise Principal on resources and drive cost savings through vendor negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Organisational

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive

Adaptability

Middle East experience

Education

University degree

Job description

Job Posting Date: 28 Sept 2026

Location: Al Khor, QA

Job ID: 10104

School: Nord Anglia International School Al Khor

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Operations Manager

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit an Operations Manager to join Nord Anglia International School Al Khor, Qatar.

We are looking for someone to take overall responsibility for the full operational management of the campus, providing strategic leadership in health and safety, facilities management, contract management, legal and compliance requirements, campus planning, and support staff management.

The Role

• Providing strategic leadership for health and safety, facilities management, and campus planning across the school
• Leading day-to-day management of capital projects, including capex budgets, governance structures, and risk mitigation
• Overseeing campus renovations, modifications, and large-scale procurement projects, liaising with landlords, contractors, and design teams
• Managing all third-party contracts and day-to-day operations, including security, cleaning and maintenance, school buses, and onsite catering
• Ensuring compliance with all Qatar regulatory agencies, NAE standards, and legal and compliance requirements
• Leading budgeting, procurement, and event logistics across all non-academic functions of the school
• Line managing the Procurement Officer, Operations Assistant, facilities team, bus support assistants, and medical team
• Working alongside the Extended Leadership Team on space planning, room moves, and building maintenance activities
• Advising the Principal on resource requirements and driving cost savings through vendor and supplier negotiation

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• University degree
• Previous experience in this role or a similar operations management role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High levels of personal integrity
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved, with strong adaptability
• Qatar or regional Middle East experience (desirable)

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.