:Aldar Education is currently seeking a Manager - Assets to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE starting immediately. 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.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\'s leading school group.As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.Working collaboratively, our education network\'s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi\'s government. Today, Aldar Education\'s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.As a member of School Operations support team, the Manager - Assets will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and utilization of all physical assets (IT and non-IT) within the school premises in line with ADEK\'s Asset Management Policy.The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, while embracing the Aldar Education core values.To embody the values, vision and ethos of Aldar Education and assist the Senior Manager - Operations in implementing process and policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes.Responsibilities:Main Duties:

• To support the Senior Manager - Operations in maintaining an accurate record of assets across Charter schools and in the annual audit of asset registers.
• To ensure school compliance with contractual deliverables as per the ADEK contract and quality assuring submissions as outlined in the Assets Management Policy that is contractually binding.

Specific Duties:General Operations:

• Develop and implement asset management policies and procedures to ensure optimal utilization and longevity of school assets
• Conduct regular inspections of schools to quality assure the accuracy of asset registers.
• Lead on the disposal of all assets from schools in coordination with ADEK\'s Charter School Assets Management team.
• Develop and manage budgets related to assets in Charter Schools.
• Collaborate with school OM and SLT to understand asset needs and priorities, and provide support and guidance as required.
• To be the focal point for ADEK for all matters related to assets management across the Charter Cluster and the liaision with the third party auditors that inspect schools on an annual basis during the summer period.
• To develop and deliver training plans for existing and new joiners with a focused emphasis on asset management, addition, disposal, etc.
• Submit a consolidated monthly assets register to ADEK for each school and address all comments or findings raised by the client

Finance, Commercial & Procurement:

• To assist the Senior Manager - Operations in quality assessing assets requirements across the cluster.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers involved in asset maintenance, repair, and procurement
• Assess potential risks related to asset ownership, including security threats, regulatory compliance, etc.
• To provide input on any costs related to compliance, licensing, training and procurement of additional goods/services.
• Ensure Delegation of Authority processes and procedures are followed at all times.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management :

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the Aldar Education core values.
• Support Senior Manager - Operations in ensuring that assigned cluster is fully compliant with local government authority regulations to safeguard against fines of any nature as a result of non-renewal of contracts at school level.
• Support Senior Manager - Operations in ensuring all internal and external audits are effectively managed and that actions arising from such audits are completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Understand the effects and implications of government policies, legislation and directives, developing effective strategies for current initiatives and long-term educational trends and developments.

Health & Safety Environment:

• To promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture throughout the support service teams.
• To support with environmental related aims and objectives and ensuring that they are delivered with the required timelines.
• To lead and support a culture of \'no hurt, no harm\' through pro-active and pragmatic risk-based decision making.
• To promote and demonstrate a supportive and business focussed approach to the management of risk, with a solution-based mentality.
• To ensure adherence to all relevant Service Guidelines and Policies, developing and challenging where necessary.
• To drive and support the use of the Evotix system to ensure compliance in regard to incident management.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental related inspections and audits are completed in line with the Aldar Education safety management system, using a supportive and coaching nature, helping to remove barriers, and promoting improvements in standards through teamwork.

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BCs) in business related subject (preferably finance or accounting)

Minimum Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in asset management surveying and reporting

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft 365
• 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.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.

What We OfferAldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.Aldar Education 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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