School Operations Officer overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the school, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with 3-5 years experience in operations or facilities management, in an education environment, on-site role.
Our client is a well-established educational institution committed to delivering holistic learning while upholding high standards of governance, accountability, and financial transparency.
The School Operations Officer will oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the school, ensuring a safe, efficient, well-maintained, and secure environment for students, staff, and guests. The role will coordinate transport, facilities, maintenance, security, housekeeping, and general operational support.
Key
Responsibilities
- Oversee
the school’s transportation system, including vehicles, routes, schedules,
maintenance, and safety compliance.
- Supervise
maintenance of school buildings, grounds, utilities, landscaping, and
other facilities.
- Coordinate
routine and emergency repairs and ensure preventive maintenance is
undertaken.
- Supervise
security personnel and ensure effective protection of students, staff,
school property, and assets.
- Maintain
effective systems for keys, access control, asset tracking, and security.
- Ensure
compliance with health, safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory
requirements.
- Coordinate
safety drills, inspections, and follow-up on identified risks and hazards.
- Supervise
transport, maintenance, grounds, security, and housekeeping staff,
including work schedules and performance.
- Coordinate
contractors and casual workers and ensure work is completed to the
required standards.
- Oversee
housekeeping services and ensure guest houses are clean, safe,
well-maintained, and adequately stocked.
- Provide
logistical and operational support for school activities, boarding,
faculty, and guests.
- Monitor
supplies, equipment, stock levels, and operational purchases while
ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Support
operational budgeting, cost control, compliance audits, and implementation
of recommendations.
- Maintain
accurate operational records, including staff attendance, leave,
maintenance, transport, security, and incident reports.
- Maintain
effective communication with staff, neighbours, contractors, and service
providers on operational matters.
- Provide
regular updates to School Management and address operational challenges
promptly.
- Perform
any other duties assigned by School Management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities
Management, or a related field.
- Minimum
3–5 years’ experience in operations, facilities, administration, or a
similar role.
- Experience
supervising multiple operational functions and teams.
- Strong
organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Good
understanding of health, safety, security, and facilities management.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- High
level of integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.
Key Competencies
- Strong
leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent
planning and organizational abilities.
- Proactive
and hands-on approach.
- Strong
problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability
to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High
level of accountability and attention to detail.
- Good
communication and relationship-management skills.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV
only quoting the job title on the email subject (School
Operations Officer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 11th September 2026
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any
communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider
your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for
applying
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