Campus Manager (September 2024)

RAK Academy

RAK Academy is a family of three highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’. 

By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability. 

The Role 

RAK Academy school is looking for a positive, driven and inspirational School Campus Manager. The role is integral to ensuring the efficient and effective management of all facility-related operations on the school campus. This includes overseeing the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and functional environment for students and staff. By implementing best practices in facilities management in coordination with the line manager, the School Campus Manager plays a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the overall campus experience.

Essential

• To undertake a range of duties with regards to the grounds, buildings, environment and their users, ensuring the safety and security of staff and students through day-to-day organisation and supervision of the premises ensuring essential works and maintenance jobs are completed on a priority basis for all RAKA Schools
• To maintain the premises and manage deliveries and on-site cleaning contracts
• Oversee site security and fire alarm and panel systems in accordance with the line manager guidelines
• Liaise with the building contractors of the school site and grounds regarding security, health and safety and access plans for buildings in use
• Ensure that the relevant school buildings in use are open, available for use when required, particularly for day-to-day school operations, community lettings and school events
• To monitor the quality of the cleaning and report back to the Head of Operations on a weekly basis
• Alongside the security team be a first-tier key holder for the school and as such respond to unforeseen events and attend emergency callouts, taking responsibility for the installed alarm systemTo know the elements of a comprehensive fire evacuation and disaster recovery plan and operate the elements linked to the site and facilities management of the school
• Order and maintain the stock of cleaning and maintenance consumables and equipment required by the team and cleaning staff (if not provided as part of cleaning contract)
• Ensure A/C, Chillers and lighting systems are working properly. Regulate cooling and ventilation as necessary, all works to be monitored on a ground level
• Maintain a corrective action register for FM, setup by the line manager and ensure to prioritize tasks and complete this in a timely manner
• To organise emergency cleaning duties which may occur throughout the day e.g., clearing up hazardous substances: broken glass, food, bodily substances etc
• Maintaining a log of Health and Safety concerns raised and action taken and keeping the Principal and Head of Operations informed of any Health and Safety concerns and recommending action where necessary

Desirable

•  Bachelor's Degree. Nebosh certificate is an added advantage.
• Professional level proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Arabic is an advantage.
• Advanced MS Projects and MS office skills.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment.

The school offers:      

• A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance.    
• Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa.   

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RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications’ and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.

Please note: 

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
• RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.