Assistant Manager School Facility

Job description

GEMS Winchester Private School Fujairah is seeking an experienced and proactive assistant manager – school facilities to support the smooth and efficient management of school facilities, administration, health & safety, transportation, and support services. The successful candidate will work closely with the school operations manager to ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained learning environment for students and staff.

Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Good leadership and team supervision skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Financial awareness, including budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in operations, facilities, or administrative management.
• Knowledge of facilities management, health & safety, and contractor supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Facilities Management, or related field.