School Operations Manager - Regent International School

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Job Purpose

Regent

International School is looking for a talented Manager of School

Operations (MSO) who will be responsible for overseeing all facilities,

security, health, safety and compliance operations across the school. The

School Operations Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the smooth

day-to-day non-academic operations of the school. This includes managing

administrative, logistical, health & safety, and facilities operations to

support a thriving, safe, and efficient learning environment for students,

staff, and parents.

Reporting

to the Principal as an extended part of the School Leadership Team, the

MSO is responsible for School development, maintenance, safety, security

and cleanliness of the school building and grounds, ensuring that the site

and facilities are always available for School use as well as external users.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Oversee

and coordinate all non-academic operations of the school, including

facilities, security, transport, procurement, and administrative support.

Serve

as the primary liaison between the academic leadership team and support

service departments (maintenance, cleaning, IT support, catering, etc.).

Lead

the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures

to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Operations, Facilities & Health and Safety

Ensure

that school facilities are well-maintained, clean, and compliant with all

relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Manage

emergency response plans, fire drills, and compliance with local authority

and KHDA requirements.

Oversee

maintenance schedules, renovation projects, and vendor performance.

Regularly and

proactively inspect the school building and grounds to identify any

maintenance or development requirementsLine manages the

school facilities and cleaning teams effectively to ensure

all maintenance, cleaning requests and requirements are met in a

timely manner and to a consistent high qualityProvide operational

and logistical support to all staff members seeking to organise

School events, functions and performancesLine manages the

school clinic team effectively to ensure all health and safety

compliance guidelines and requirements are metLine manages the

school security team effectively to ensure all aspects of School security

are covered both during and outside operational School hours, including

being the liaison for contractorsOversee and support

School security team with traffic management during drop-off and

pickup TimingsOversee and regulate

the safe usage of all School facilities, ensuring health and

safety standards are always met, particularly with regards to Sports

facilities e.g. swimming pool and lifeguardsBe the liaison and

contact persons for all external and third-party providers looking to use

the premises both during and outside operational School hoursOversee all operations

of externally provided services onsite i.e. School transport,

canteen catering and parent café.Oversee all aspects of

School compliance and inspection from external governmental bodies i.e.

KHDA, DHA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and RTAOversee and

proactively facilitate all School emergency plans and procedures i.e. fire

drills, evacuation management, lockdowns, lock-ins, extreme weather

conditions, emergency School closures etc.Provide advice and

strategic guidance to the Principal and wider Senior Leadership Team

on operational matters, and be accountable for their effectiveness using

robust performance management systems Actively encourage,

and lead on environmental sustainability targets across the School site

HR & Staffing Support

Support

the HR department in the recruitment and onboarding of non-teaching staff.

Supervise

operational support staff (e.g. maintenance workers, cleaners, drivers,

security guards).

Ensure

appropriate staff deployment, performance reviews, and professional

development plans.

Finance & Procurement

Industries:Education

Function: Others