Operations Manager for Astana Kazakhstan
Operations Manager for Astana Kazakhstan
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10-04-2025
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10-04-2025
Job Description
The International Community Schools (ICS) AbuDhabi have a longstanding reputation for providing exceptional private education to students from KG to Grade 12. With a diverse range of curricula including the British and American systems the International Baccalaureate (IB diploma) and the American program (AP) ICS serves over 6000 students across six campuses in AbuDhabi. Currently ICS is planning to open a new school in Astana Kazakhstan. To support this exciting new venture we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to join our team.
Phase 1 Parttime:
1.1 Update an Action Plan for the School opening on 1 st September 2026
1.2 Serve as the focal point for ICS Astana Branch to coordinate and manage communication between ICS Astana Branch and actions between the government stakeholders consultants banks contractors suppliers and partners
1.3 Manage and provide analysis studies and research data etc. that will be required in the initial stages of the project to establish International Community Schools Astana Branch.
Phase 2 Parttime:
2.1 Ensure effective and efficient coordination between the partners consultants and contractors and manage the facilitation of any approvals mandated by government departments i.e. Akimat and Ministry of Education or other pertinent stakeholders during the construction of ICS Astana School
2.2 Submit updated 5year financial model including realistic Marketing and Enrolment Plan and appropriate staffing levels
2.3 Take all necessary actions for contractor selection oversee the construction process and ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations to guarantee the successful launch of the school by September 2026
2.4 Carry out the necessary recruitment locally and international staff including Admin. Academic and Support Staff
2.5 Supervise the planning / budgeting for the Marketing Campaign with main preopening events
2.6 Explore and submit price analysis for the provision of furniture IT equipment science lab equipment and materials textbooks stationery printing uniforms internet and telecommunications transportation catering cleaning security pest control landscaping and any other services required
2.7 Prepare contracts and agreements with contractors / suppliers.
Phase 3 Fulltime:
3.1 Onboarding of the preopening team for Administrative staff
3.2 Implement and Monitor the Marketing and Enrolment Plan in 2.2
3.3 Supervise preparation for events listed in 2.4
3.4 Implement purchase of all items as per 2.5
3.5 Facilitate building commissioning building and facilities insurance etc.
3.6 Control over selection and issuance of job offers to academic staff to join on 1 August 2026 prepare medical insurance for staff and students
3.7 Contracts / arrangements for apartment rent medical insurance transportation for staff
3.8 Arrangements for all other steps necessary for successful opening of the school on 1 September 2026
3.9 Facilitate the signing of status of International School by Government of Kazakhstan as per legislation.
Phase 4 Fulltime:
4.1 Draft and follow the snagging list for general contractor to eliminate
4.2 Facilitate the obtaining of educational license including the approval of working curriculum teachers diplomas attestations classes and studios equipment library content sanitary inspections etc.
4.3 Manage all administrative and support departments and teams.
Requirements
Languages:
- English (Fluent)
- Russian (Basic will be preferred)
- Kazakh (Basic optional)
Location:
- Astana Kazakhstan
Qualifications Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Education Administration Facilities Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management preferably within a school or educational institution.
Competencies and Skills
- Strong ability to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of a school.
- Skills in budget management resource allocation and effective planning for operationsrelated needs.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills to supervise motivate and develop a diverse team of administrative and support staff.
- Ability to manage relationships with vendors contractors and service providers for effective service delivery.
- Thorough understanding of local and national regulations related to school operations and safety.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to oversee canteen and transportation services efficiently.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to implement and maintain
- Compliance standards.
Benefits
Benefits and Salary to be determined based on the interview with the executive committee.
Employment Type
Full Time
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