Key Responsibilities include.
Staff
Management:
Working
with the school Administrator to ensure compliance with the CBA.
- Undertake
Performance Management, alongside the School Caretaker if relevant, for
all ancillary staff annually.
- Provide, or
direct staff to, relevant H&S and Safeguarding documentation and
training,recording and tracking completion.
- Liaise with the
school Administrator to arrange relevant health checks for the ancillary
staff etc.
- Liaise with
management of the external security providers and the school caretaker to
ensure high standards of operation on site.
Operations Management:
Support
the Headteacher with the effective daily operations of the school.
- Support the
Headteacher, and liaise with Head Office, to ensure compliance with all
relevant H&S, licence and Occupational Health checks and legislation.
- Maintain
records to ensure all documentation is up-to-date and accurate, providing
direct action, guidance or direction where required.
- Lead on H&S
and risk-assessing procedures at the school, identifying, completing and
reviewing all site risk assessments and supporting department leads on the
creation and review of those relevant to their activities.
- Attending
weekly online Fleet Management meetings and ensuring timely and clear
communication of the needs of the site.
- Managing a
rotation of vehicle reviews to ensure issues are identified early and ABs
are thorough so all issues are managed on each trip to the
- BSL vehicle
workshop.
- Liaise closely
with the Kitchen team to plan and develop menus, reduce waste, control
portioning and improve efficiency.
- Liaise with
relevant staff and oversee the organisation of any parent or child events
in school, attending when possible.
- Liaise with the
ancillary team, in consultation with the Headteacher and School Caretaker,
to oversee or provide direction and guidance to all ancillary staff.
- Work to reduce
costs by helping reduce wastage and finding most reasonable suppliers.
- Work to
increase the recycling activity on site and develop systems to reduce
waste.
- Liaise with BSL
Operations department for guidance, support and to ensure adherence to
policy.
- Liaise with
staff, and where relevant with department leads, to ensure effective
operations in all areas of housekeeping, kitchen, security, grounds and
driving.
- Identify, and
help plan for rectifying, H&S and maintenance issues at the school,
liaising with the BSL workshop if and when necessary.
- Lead the
school’s H&S Committee and be an active member of the Site Security
Committee.
- Maintain and
oversee inventories of all items in use and in storage areas.
- Monitor and
manage the distribution and presentation of furniture across the school.
- Ensure that the
fleet and drivers adhere to all legal checks and licences, advising and
liaising with the relevant people if there is something that needs to be
done.
- Work with the
rest of the Administration team to ensure the effective running of the
school.
- Liaise with the
School Accountant with regard to purchases to ensure adherence to BSL
procedures for procurement, supporting particularly with ensuring
effective pricing through obtaining quotes and monitoring suppliers.
- Recording all
staff absences/holidays and arranging cover within the ancillary team;
upholding very high standards of confidentiality.
- Adhere to all
BNIS and BSL safeguarding policies and procedures ensuring relevant
information is communicated swiftly and efficiently.
- Any other
reasonable duties assigned by the Headteacher, Executive Principal or
Assistant Headteacher.
- Work within
Braeburn Schools LTD and Braeburn Nanyuki International School’s policy at
all times.
Experience
and Competencies required;
- A minimum of a
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, for example; Business Administration
or facilities management.
- Certifications
in health and safety, compliance facilities management is highly desired.
- Experience at a
similar position in operations, health & safety, management or
management preferably within an educational institution – at least 5 years
is desired.
- Demonstrated
understanding of Health & Safety compliance, budgeting, vendor
management or facilities management.
- Exceptional
organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Proficiency in
Google Suite applications or MS Office.
- Meticulous
attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Adaptability
and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
- Proactive and
solution-oriented problem-solving.
How to
Apply
If you
possess the required qualifications and are passionate about contributing to a
vibrant educational community, we invite you to apply by submitting your cover
letter, resume indicating three (3) professional referees and filled employment
form (click here to download) to the email stated by 18th July 2025. In
your cover letter, please state which location you are interested in applying
to.
Send your application to bnisapplications@braeburn.ac.ke
