About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Manager School Operations to join GEMS Education based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is offered on a Full-time basis and is ideal for professionals at the Not Applicable level looking to make a meaningful impact in the Admin space.
Job Description
The School Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, safety, and smooth day-to-day running of the school’s facilities, administration, and support services. This role ensures that the school site, buildings, and resources are secure, efficient, and aligned with the highest standards of operational excellence, while also contributing strategically to the school’s growth and success.
The post holder will work closely with the Principal/CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Corporate Office to provide expert advice on business, financial, and operational matters. They will ensure that resources are effectively managed, budgets are optimized, and services delivered to the highest quality, supporting both the academic mission of the school and its wider community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- The School Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, safety, and smooth day-to-day running of the school’s facilities, administration, and support services. This role ensures that the school site, buildings, and resources are secure, efficient, and aligned with the highest standards of operational excellence, while also contributing strategically to the school’s growth and success.
- The post holder will work closely with the Principal/CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Corporate Office to provide expert advice on business, financial, and operational matters. They will ensure that resources are effectively managed, budgets are optimized, and services delivered to the highest quality, supporting both the academic mission of the school and its wider community engagement.
- Provide strategic guidance to the Principal/CEO and Senior Leadership on operational, financial, and business matters.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the school’s improvement plan and long-term sustainability goals.
- Lead initiatives for environmental sustainability and operational efficiency across the school site.
- Ensure robust performance management systems are in place for all support teams.
- Administration & Support Services
- Organize and manage all administration and support services, ensuring effective deployment of staff and resources.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in operations, facilities, or business management, preferably in an educational setting.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and contracts.
- Ability to handle pressure, prioritize tasks, and resolve issues proactively.
- Commitment to health, safety, safeguarding, and sustainability standards.
- GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oversee third-party service providers, ensuring KPIs, contracts, and service standards are consistently met.
- Facilities & Health & Safety
- Oversee the maintenance, security, and efficient operation of the school site, buildings, and grounds.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding regulations, in line with GEMS Corporate policies and local legislation.
- Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules, either in-house or via external contractors.
- Supervise facilities services including cleaning, waste management, energy usage, catering, transportation, and accommodation.
Why Consider This Role
Joining GEMS Education as a Manager School Operations puts you at the forefront of the Admin industry in the UAE. The UAE continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets in the region, offering unparalleled career growth, a multicultural work environment, and exposure to world-class projects. This role offers the chance to work with an established team and develop skills that are in high demand globally.
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Selected
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