Operations Manager at Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education; Al Khor; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor in Qatar seeks an Operations Manager to assume overall operational management of the campus, providing strategic leadership in health and safety, facilities, contracts, compliance, and staff management.

The role includes leading capital projects, overseeing renovations, procurement, and vendor negotiations, while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-efficient operations across non-academic functions.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Experience in operations management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High levels of personal integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and able to prompt others to meet deadlines.
• Qatar or regional Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for health and safety, facilities management, and campus planning across the school.
• Oversee capital projects, capex budgets, governance and risk.
• Manage renovations, large procurement, liaise with landlords and design teams.
• Oversee third-party contracts: security, cleaning, buses, catering.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar regulations and NAE standards.
• Lead budgeting, procurement and event logistics for non-academic functions.
• Line-manage procurement officer, operations staff, and medical team.
• Collaborate on space planning and building maintenance with leadership.
• Advise Principal on resource needs and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Adaptability

Education

University degree

Job description

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

Candidate requirements

• 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)

Contract: Full-time

Location: Nord Anglia International School Al Khor, Qatar

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Nord Anglia Education is 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.