Operations Manager

About the role

Network International School, established in 1996 and 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.
• Set working schedules for the support team during school holidays and carry out biweekly and semesterly Health and Safety inspections.
• 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.
• Oversee traffic management, supervise and allocate duties to school drivers, and coordinate logistics for school events with the Heads of School.
• Take part in emergencies and drills, and attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Help implement the School Development Plan and carry out other 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.
• Native-level English and Myanmar speaker; emotional intelligence, strong communication and negotiation skills, and excellent people management and delegation skills.
• Identity, security and medical checks are required; the school is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Required skills

• Good use of ICT, including Google Workspace and other MIS systems.
• Knowledge of performance management and personnel management.