Head - Operations & Support Services

This all through school in Bahrain are currently seeking a Head - Operations & Support Services (Immediate Start) to support their growing family of owned and operated schools.

As a senior lead, the incumbent will be responsible for leading, implementing and supporting initiatives within their Premium + school, as required by HQ Operations, to ensure an effective approach for a consistent, systematic, safe school operation. In addition, the role will ensure the school is compliant with related internal & external directives and regulations. 

As the Operations lead, directly supporting the principal, the role will be fully responsible to oversee the effectiveness of all operations, administration & support service-related activities and ensure compliance with school policy, procedures, risk, safety, sustainability, audit, and regulatory directives. 

Responsibilities:

Main Duties:

• To drive all aspects of operational efficiencies at school level through strong leadership and integrity, clear communication, defined strategy, creative thinking, and robust processes. 
• To be the senior operational lead and a part of the school’s senior leadership team and ensure a consistent and streamlined approach in line with identified strategic directives, whilst maximising cost efficiencies, return on investment and quality standards. 
• To lead on capital deployment in relation to growth and expansion of key projects within their school.
• To implement processes and provide strategic guidance to the principals and senior leadership teams on audit and regulatory compliance matters, ensuring that schools maintain compliance throughout the year in all authority and internal audit visits. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BSc) in business related subject; or
• Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s); or
• Certificate of School Business Management / Facilities Management / NEBOSH or IOSH preferable.

Minimum Experience:

•  At least 5 years’ experience in a senior level position within an education or service-oriented industry.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral. 
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner. 
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity. 
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.

They are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. They are also mindful of their national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at the company.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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