Assistant Facilities Manager Aldar Academies

Posted on 12 Mar

Experience

3 - 5 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & General Services

  • Support the delivery of facilities and general services across the school, promoting a strong service culture and ensuring efficient deployment of staff and resources.
  • Supervise and support on-site facilities and support teams, including Security, Khidmah facilities teams, cleaning, maintenance, and other contracted service providers.
  • Ensure school facilities are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, safety, presentation, and operational readiness.
  • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for facilities-related matters, escalating issues where required.
  • Support the planning and resourcing of school events and activities to ensure facilities and services are in place and operating effectively.

Maintenance & Operations

  • Support the coordination of all repairs and maintenance works, including inspections, contractor engagement, and follow-up to ensure work is completed to specification.
  • Assist in monitoring the condition and safety of buildings, grounds, and equipment in line with Health & Safety guidance.
  • Support daily site checks and ensure issues are logged, tracked, and resolved.
  • Assist with monitoring BMS systems and alerts (where applicable).

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture across facilities and support service teams.
  • Support compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, Aldar Education policies, and local authority requirements.
  • Assist in completing internal and external health, safety, and environmental audits.
  • Support contractor HSE monitoring and compliance.

Finance, Procurement & Contracts

  • Support the management of facilities-related budgets and expenditure.
  • Assist with procurement and purchasing in line with Aldar Education policies and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
  • Support contract management to ensure value for money and service delivery standards are met.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support the management and coordination of facilities and general services teams.
  • Work collaboratively with school leadership, P&C, and Aldar Education HQ.
  • Support performance management, training, and development of facilities staff.
  • Build strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and regulators.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional qualification.

  • Certificate in Facilities Management, NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar.
  • Experience in Abu Dhabi desirable.

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 3 5 years experience in facilities, operations, or health & safety roles.
  • Experience in education, hospitality, or large multi-site environments desirable.
  • Experience supporting school operations advantageous.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-up.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
  • Confident working with contractors and service providers.
  • High standards of professionalism and integrity.

Company Industry

  • Education
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • Academics

Department / Functional Area

  • Administration

Keywords

  • Assistant Facilities Manager

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Aldar Academies

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Aldar Education, is seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced Assistant Facilities Manager to support the delivery of high-quality facilities, operations, and support services across the school.

Located on Saadiyat Island, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is a leading British international school delivering an outstanding education inspired by the heritage and ethos of Cranleigh School in the UK. As part of Aldar Education, the school operates within a values-led, high-performance environment, delivering excellence across education, operations, and community life.

The Assistant Facilities Manager will support the Senior Operations Manager in the effective delivery of facilities management, health & safety, and general services across the school. The role will help ensure that the campus, accommodation, and support services operate to the highest standards, providing a safe, well-maintained, and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

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