Head of Facilities and Operations
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $2900 - $4000
The expat applicant will be eligible for the expat pay and benefits package.
This position ensures the efficient, safe, and sustainable management of the school’s campus and operations by overseeing facilities, security, health and safety, transportation, and strategic infrastructure improvements to support a thriving learning environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Facilities and Operations Leadership: Direct and manage all aspects of the school's operations, including facilities maintenance, security, transportation, budgeting, vendor management, and event logistics, while overseeing the operations team and implementing digital systems for efficiency and reporting.
- Health, Safety, Security, and Compliance: Chair the school-wide Health and Safety Committee, establish and lead the Risk and Crisis Management framework, and ensure continuous compliance with all health, safety, security, environmental, and building regulations and codes.
- Planned Campus Development and Sustainability: Lead the planning and execution of all capital projects and facility upgrades, including enhancements to learning spaces, sports facilities, and security systems, with a strong focus on sustainable campus initiatives like solar energy and water conservation.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Work History:
- At least experience at a senior level in commercial or not for profit operations management for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Appropriate qualifications in business administration, facilities management, engineering, project management or similar
- Qualification in Project Management, Facilities Management or similar
- Job health and safety training such as NEBOSH
- Technical job knowledge of facilities systems
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Contract management
- Data analytics and presentation
- Ability to evaluate opportunities, suggest strategic direction, and implement large-scale projects
Soft Skills
- Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective decision-making
