We are seeking to appoint an experienced Manager School Operations. The successful candidate will be fully responsible to effectively manage all non-education related activities within the school and strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, while embracing the GEMS Core Values and assist the Executive Principal/CEO in delivering policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes.Key Accountabilities:

• Provide advice and strategic guidance to the Principal/CEO, Senior Leadership, and Corporate Office on financial and operational matters and be accountable for their effectiveness using robust performance management systems.
• Support the Principal/CEO in achieving the key strategic objectives of the school through formulating and leading on specific aspects of the school improvement plan.
• Responsible for organisation and delivery of administration and support services across the school ensuring efficient and effective staff deployment and, with the Principal/CEO,
• Responsible for development, maintenance, safety, security, and cleanliness of the school building and grounds, ensuring that the site and facilities are available for School use and other users at all times.
• Recruitment of well-trained and high-quality support staff.
• Ensure that admin staff is supported with continuous professional development and training to demonstrate ever improving operational standards, practices and achievements of the School.
• Actively encourage, and lead on environmental sustainability targets across the School site.

Other duties would also include:

• Stakeholder management and developing key relationships with external and internal entities.
• Health, Safety & Environment.
• School Operations.
• Facilities Management.
• Staff Accommodation
• School Transportation

Skills

• Fluent 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).
• Talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Good interpersonal skills with positive team spirit.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Financial management and analytical skills.
• IT/Technology proficient.

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