Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an exceptional Operations Manager to join a well-established, supportive team within a highly successful school community

The closing date for applications is 05th June 2026.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operational functioning of the school, supporting the delivery of key services across all areas of operations. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive operational management and support, ensuring high standards of efficiency, compliance, health and safety, facilities management, and service delivery across the school. 

Key Responsibilities

The Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient day-to-day running of the school. Reporting closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the role oversees key operational areas including health and safety compliance, facilities management, contractor and vendor management, transportation services, event coordination, and operational budgeting. The successful candidate will lead and support operational teams, manage third-party service providers, and ensure compliance with ADEK, HAAD, and NAE standards.

This role requires a proactive and highly organised professional with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of service delivery, safeguarding, and operational excellence across the school community.

Please click on the following link to access the job description for this vacancy- Operations Manager -JD.pdf 

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart.  Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.  

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

To learn more about our school, please visit http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/abu-dhabi

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Selection Process 

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Head Teacher/Principal/Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.