Our client, an International School
in Kilifi is looking to recruit an Operations
Manager to manage the many aspects of the school’s smooth
running (non-academic) with a view to possible further development of the
school in the near future.
The Successful candidate will have
overall responsibility for the operational departments of the school; Finance,
Admissions, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Catering and
Security.
Key Responsibilities
- Human Resources - Plan the use of human
resources, delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules.
Supervise maintenance staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.
- Communication - Monitor, manage and improve
the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance.
Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
- Strategic Input - Liaison with top management.
Assist in the development of strategic and marketing plans for operational
activity. Implement and manage operational plans.
- Develop and manage systems, both digital and
practical, to support and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all
school operations.
- Design, implement and ensure adherence
schedules to deliver timely and quality procurement of all school
requirements.
- Develop and ensure compliance to Health,
Safety and Environment standards.
- Financial - Review financial statements and
data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control
operational budgets. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the
financial well-being of the school.
- Best Practices - Improve processes and
policies in support of school goals. Oversee the formulation and
implementation of departmental and school policies and procedures to
maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.
- Educator - for those interested, opportunities
to work with the children in extra-curricular activities. Additional
ideas for projects that incorporate and benefit the local community would
also be warmly welcome.
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in
finance or any business related field.
- Must have at least 5 years experience in
operations management at a senior level in a business environment.
- Experience in the education sector would be
preferable.
- Must be willing to relocate.
- Articulate, professional demeanor with strong
self-confidence and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced,
high energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete
multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Excellent organization and project management
skills; ability to implement programs, manage details, and work independently.
- Must have advanced proficiency in Excel and
Quick Books is essential.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh.80,000 - 120,000/= (Approx. 800 - 1,200 USD)
depending on experience
Deadline: 24th
January 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the
link:
http://bit.ly/1NC9CJF
Summit Recruitment & Training,
Summit Recruitment & Training,
Blixen Court, Karen road,
Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
****Please do not apply if you do not
meet the requirements of the job****