Operations Manager

About the role

Nord Anglia Education is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the overall operational management of Nord Anglia International School Al Khor, Qatar. The role provides strategic leadership across health and safety, facilities, campus planning, and compliance, ensuring the school runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for health and safety, facilities management, and campus planning.
• Lead day‑to‑day management of capital projects, including capex budgeting, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee campus renovations, large‑scale procurement, and liaison with landlords, contractors, and design teams.
• Manage all third‑party contracts such as security, cleaning, maintenance, school buses, and catering.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar regulatory agencies, Nord Anglia standards, and legal requirements.
• Lead budgeting, procurement, and event logistics for non‑academic functions.
• Supervise the Procurement Officer, Operations Assistant, facilities team, bus support assistants, and medical team.
• Collaborate with the Extended Leadership Team on space planning, room moves, and building maintenance.
• Advise the Principal on resource needs and drive cost savings through vendor negotiations.

Required profile

• University degree.
• Previous experience in operations management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• High personal integrity and excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience in Qatar or the broader Middle East is desirable.

Required skills

• Strategic leadership in health and safety and facilities management.
• Project and capital budgeting expertise.
• Contract and vendor management.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge for Qatar.
• Team supervision and stakeholder collaboration.