Operations Manager - International School

About the role

Network International School, the first British Schools Overseas-accredited British international school in Yangon, is looking for an Operations Manager. The role covers site management, medical service support, traffic management and event coordination, and works closely with the School Business Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the facilities manager and external stakeholders to keep the school safe and well maintained, following UK Health and Safety guidelines, and create daily schedules for ground staff, drivers and cleaners.
• Plan support team schedules for school holidays and carry out biweekly and semesterly Health and Safety inspections with the facilities manager and the Principal and Director of Business and Administration.
• Liaise with Samitivej Clinic so a doctor is present during school hours, supervise the doctors, check medicines are in stock and not expired, and oversee the annual contract renewal.
• Manage traffic flow, supervise and allocate duties to school drivers, and coordinate event logistics with the Heads of School.
• Take part in emergencies and drills, attend events and training as required, and support the School Business Manager with the School Development Plan.
• Develop, implement and review safeguarding and health and safety SOPs and policies, and carry out additional duties requested by the School Business Manager.

Required profile

• Experience in school operations, facilities or site management, or a similar operational environment.
• Experience supervising operational or support staff, coordinating contractors and external service providers, and coordinating events, logistics or traffic management.
• Experience with Health and Safety, risk management, emergency procedures and inspections, and with developing SOPs.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities; knowledge of performance management and personnel issues.
• Native-level English and Myanmar speaker.
• Identity, security and medical checks are required; the school is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunity.

Required skills

• Good use of ICT, including Google Workspace and other MIS systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and strong people management and delegation abilities.