Facilities and Operations Manager
King's College Doha
Qatar
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Tax Free QAR 14-18k (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2021 (or earlier)
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2021
Job overview
The Opportunity
Due to the continuing success and ongoing expansion of King's College Doha we are looking to appoint an outstanding Facilities and Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be able to make a significant contribution to the non-academic operations as the School expands. This is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to join a highly talented team that has established King’s College Doha as one of the leading schools in Qatar.
King’s College Doha provides staff with excellent opportunities for career development and progression to middle leadership positions and beyond.
The School
King’s College Doha is a British Curriculum school currently for students aged 3 to 13 with plans to open a new 3 - 18 campus in September 2022. We enjoy a strong relationship with King’s College Taunton, our sister school in the UK, and are proud to have brought nearly one hundred and fifty years of British education excellence to Qatar. Set on an outstanding campus, students and teachers at King’s College Doha benefit from first class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning.
The Person
The Facilities & Operations Manager (“FOM”) is responsible for many of the non-academic operations. The FOM is supported by members of staff offering leadership in and guidance on purchasing, facilities, IT, school services, etc.
The FOM reports to the Principal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy
The FOM is a key member of the extended Senior Leadership team and works closely alongside the other Senior Leaders to develop, articulate and promote the vision, mission and values of the School. The FOM is responsible for the non-academic Strategic Development Plan and associated KPIs and actions as well as continuously reviewing and improving the School’s strategy in the areas of operations and risk management.
Governance
The FOM is a key member of the facilities sub-committee and the H&S sub-committee meetings under the governorship of the School Advisory Board (SAB). The FOM, in conjunction with the chair of each sub committee, is responsible for the preparation and circulation of the agenda and papers ahead of the sub-committee meetings and the subsequent production and distribution of minutes. THE FOM will be a key contributor the termly Principal’s Report to the Board.
Premises Management
The FOM is responsible for the maintenance of all School buildings and for the upkeep of the School grounds. The FOM is also responsible for the cleanliness, good condition and security of the School buildings and other facilities.
The FOM will be the Health and Safety Officer for the school and have overall responsibility for health and safety, ensuring that the School complies with the highest standards of relevant legislation, and for ensuring that the School’s safety policy is kept up to date. The FOM will be responsible for chairing the regular safety committee meetings and for arranging the annual health and safety audit.
Business Development
The FOM is responsible for the operational management of all regular and ad hoc events.
The development of new innovative ideas for business development will be a key responsibility
Risk Management
Engage in the school’s operational risk management process with the objective of identifying key risks and implementing appropriate mitigating strategies.
How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
Completed application forms should be sent to careers@kingscollegedoha.com by the closing date.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 28th February 2021.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date. King’s College Doha reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Safeguarding and Privacy
King’s College Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 6 months old.
By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by King’s College Doha and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by King’s College Doha and its affiliates.
For more information and the complete Job Description, please see supporting documents.
For help or support in submitting your application please contact amaniallouh@kingscollegedoha.com
Attached documents
About King's College Doha
- King's College Doha
- Building 14, Umm Al Shawil Street, Zone 47, Al Thumama, Doha
- 23288
- Qatar
King’s College Doha offers the international community of Qatar an outstanding UK-style independent school education in some of the best facilities that the region has to offer. After a hugely successful opening in September 2016, the School has established itself as one of the leading schools in Doha.
The partnership with our UK sister school, King’s College Taunton, is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development and co-curriculum opportunities, ensures that we maintain high standards of education. Through our partnership, both children and teachers in Doha benefit from the expertise and reputation King’s College UK has built over the past 150 years.
King’s College Doha provides:
- a premium, diverse British curriculum in an international context;
- academic excellence for all;
- outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development;
- a broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.
We combine an academic focus with a broad co-curriculum, offering all our students an extended and fulfilling day. Underpinning our curriculum is the value we attach to pastoral care. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know that they always have a peer or an adult to whom they can talk.
King’s College Doha currently caters for over 700 children, aged 3 to 15 (Pre-School to Year 10) and will continue to expand, with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2023.
Pre-Prep Pre-School (EY1) – Year 2
Prep Year 3 – Year 8
Senior School Year 9 – Year 13
The School is conveniently located in the district of Al Thumama, easily accessible from most parts of Doha and only a twenty-minute drive from the City centre. Our impressive campus offers superb facilities. These include a dedicated library, a central atrium, science labs, an art and design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, a mac lab, a sports hall, a brand new outdoor 25-metre pool with learner area, and outdoor games courts.
Recently, King's College Doha successfully achieved the Qatar National Schools Accreditation highest accolade and is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME). According to the Ministry of Education, King's College Doha is rated among the most outstanding schools in Doha.
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