Assistant Manager School Facilities

About the role

GEMS Winchester School in Fujairah is looking for an Assistant Manager – School Facilities to help manage the day‑to‑day operation of the campus. The role supports the School Operations Manager in maintaining a safe, compliant and well‑maintained learning environment for students and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all school facilities, including buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Coordinate health and safety programmes to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Support transportation services, including scheduling, vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Manage support services such as cleaning, security, and maintenance contracts.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, reports and documentation related to facilities management.
• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to resolve facilities issues promptly.

Required profile

• Proactive and experienced professional with a background in facilities or operations management.
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leadership and external partners.

Required skills