Manager - Operations

at  Aldar Academies

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Danah Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower allowing all students to thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

At least 5 years’ experience in a senior level position within an education or service oriented industry.
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- 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 work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.

MAIN DUTIES:

• To be responsible for the organisation and delivery of operations, administration (customer service) and support service teams across the School(s). Implementing a ‘service culture’ and ensuring efficient, effective staff deployment and, with the Principal, recruitment of high calibre candidates to join the Aldar Education operations and support service teams.
• To support and advise the Principal, Senior Leadership and Aldar Education HQ on operational and HSE matters and be accountable for their effectiveness using robust performance management systems.
• To implement processes and provide strategic guidance to the Principal, Senior Leadership and Aldar Education HQ on Audit and Regulatory Compliance matters, ensuring that schools maintain compliance throughout the year in all authority and internal audit visits.
• To ensure that all operations and support service staff are supported with high quality continuous professional development and training which contributes to the development and achievements of the School.To support the Principal in achieving the key strategic objectives for the School through formulating and leading on specific aspects of the school business and/or improvement plan as they relate to operations and support services.