Overview

GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL – FUJAIRAH

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

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Degree
Bachelors

 

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About GEMS Education

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.