* Duties include:

1) Business Growth & Reputation

- Child Protection is seen as the driver in all business activities.

- All aspects of the school operate in a safe and orderly manner.

- The school operations (including contractors) and facilities support the mission and vision of the school within the NAE Commitment

- There is a culture of on-going improvement in all areas of the school’s operations.

- Ensure that that the business operations of the school fit within the operations of a school.

- Ensure the proper implementation of all NAE AND Cambodian Health & Safety Laws.

- Undertake other duties consistent with the scope of the post and within the competence of the post holder as required.

2) Operational

- Negotiate, as part of a multi-disciplined team, arrangements for new contracts for the schools finding economies of scale where possible

- Oversee insurance compliance is sufficient and correct policies are in place and managed.

- Manage the school facilities management and procurement teams.

- Oversee resources ordering/delivery.

- Develop and regularly review project capex budgets with project manager.

- Liaise with corporate customers.

- Submit capital expenditure proposals to Principal and then to ROD when approved by Principal.

- Ensure the operation functions support the school’s improvement plans and long-term strategic goals.

- Drive forward cost saving initiatives to support keeping operational costs within reason and to ensure the best market value for all contracts.

- Liaise and provide information, as required, to the Regional Operations Director, Regional Office, and central functions.

- Lead the health and safety committee.

- Support the work of the Principal and each of the Heads of schools;

- Fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as may be from time to time requested by the Principal and/or Regional Operations Director

- Overall responsibility for the daily operations function of the school

- Undertake other duties consistent with the scope of the post and within the competence of the post holder as required.

3) Facilities

- Ensure that there are policies in place to frame all aspects of development within the key areas.

- Manage the facilities maintenance planning with the Finance Manager and Principal.

- The school is clean, safe, and welcoming.

- Project management of school expansion projects

- Regular review of capacity of site and rooms

- Oversee the security of the school.

- Partner providers ensure the delivery of appropriate services at a competitive price.

- Running daily checks i.e. health and safety, maintenance and security;

- Liaising with maintenance group to ensure the campus is maintained at a high standard.

- Keeping up to date and accurate records of maintenance and order requests.

- Ensure the smooth running of the campus office area in terms of monitoring services and specific assigned jobs are being executed efficiently and effectively by the admin and support staff.

- Oversee and be responsible for the organization of support staffs (cleaners, guards, maintenance staffs) for any school and public performances at campus;

4) Procurement & Resource Management

- Procurement operations support the needs of school staff and deliver value for money and in accordance with Procurement Policy.

- Ensure that a purchase order process is implemented and adhered to by staff.

- Understand the needs of the school in relation to core areas of procurement, facilities, and operations.

- Manage all commercial contracts with Partner Provider companies.

- Coordinate with Bus Service Company, Catering Company to ensure a smooth operation of school services.

- Liaise with HR Department regarding H&S training for 3rd parties.

5) Developing Talent

- Ensure team members have appropriate summaries of their job functions.

- Manage effective personal development as part of the company’s commitment to quality, staff training and development – this involves active commitment to and participation in the appraisal process, during which individual employee developmental needs will be highlighted.

- The team develops to support the needs of the growing school.

- Partner providers understand the changing needs of the school and its community

- Degree or Professional Diploma

- Understanding of the needs of a school

- Experience of leading complex multi skilled teams

- Relevant Professional Qualifications

- Experience of working in a school environment

- High levels of personal integrity

- Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard.

- Flexible and positive approach to work

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills; high attention to detail

- Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.

- Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment.

- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.

- Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks.

- Self-motivated and enthusiastic

- Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible.

- Continually strive for improvement

Applications should include a cover letter along with a photograph, updated CV with all relevant experience, along with the names and contact email addresses of at least two referees.

Applications should submit through this link

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Closing date: 4 th March 2025

Northbridge International School Cambodia is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.