Facilities Manager – July 2025

Due to the exciting acquisition of a nearby purpose-built campus, our highly sought after school, Dubai British School Emirates Hills, is undergoing expansion and growth. Dubai British School Emirates Hills are therefore thrilled to commence the search for a Facilities Manager (DBS EH Islands Campus) to join our thriving school, set in the heart of the Springs Community, in Dubai. 

Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them. 

DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Recruiting – Facilities Manager

At DBSEH, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to join our team and ensure our school environment remains safe, clean, and fully operational in line with local and international standards. This is a dynamic role suited to someone with strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff & Contractor Management

• Lead the facilities, cleaning, security, and contracted staff teams.
• Support training, performance management, and ensure adherence to school policies.
• Report staffing concerns and manage staff coverage effectively.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure the school complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Oversee emergency procedures, fire drills, chemical handling, and pool safety (if applicable).
• Monitor on-site security and contractor compliance.

Transportation Oversight

• Support safe student drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Conduct bus inspections and liaise with transportation providers to maintain quality service.

Maintenance & Grounds Management

• Oversee daily campus inspections and maintenance.
• Coordinate with contractors for repairs and renovations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the school campus in line with inspection requirements.

Energy Efficiency

• Implement strategies to reduce water, electricity, and cooling consumption while upholding facility standards.

Person Specification:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role (e.g. Facilities, Projects, Contracts Management). Minimum of two years’ experience managing teams in a complex organization.

Competencies:

• A strong knowledge base of health and safety procedures coupled with knowledge of (and corresponding qualifications wherever appropriate) electromechanical systems (such as AHU’s / water pumps) and the ability to carry out minor maintenance works in conjunction with the school’s handyman.

• Working knowledge of maintenance skills e.g. electrical, plumbing, carpentry.

• The ability to explain issues and requirements to the school’s senior leadership team.

• Well organized and good at making decisions so that work plans and schedules reflect the needs of the school.

• Ability to manage and distribute resources in the most cost-efficient ways.

• A knowledge of security and cleaning practices with effective management of contractors.

• The ability to manage individual staff members and groups of contracted staff members.

• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in written and oral form

• Proficient in Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel.

Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

• Excellent people management skills.

• Calm in all situations and able to delegate roles to team members.

• Attention to detail and an ability to problem solve.

• Experience within an international setting.

• Experience of working within or with a school/educational setting

*Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.