Job Description
Job Purpose
- As the Operations Manager of our prestigious Uppingham School Vietnam – Hung Yen, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, safe, and compliant day-to-day operations of the school.
- You will oversee all non-academic functions, enabling the academic leadership team to focus on delivering high-quality international education.
- This position requires strong organizational skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to manage diverse teams in a multicultural, bilingual environment.
Closing date for applications is by end of day at 17:00 VNT 20th Jun 2026.
Job Criteria
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Master in Business Administration, Operations Management, Education Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Knowledge of British educational standards and international school operations is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 5–7 years of operational management experience, preferably within an international school, educational institution, or service-oriented organization.
- Proven experience managing facilities, procurement, transportation, security, maintenance, and administrative support functions.
- Experience in budget planning, vendor management, contract negotiations, and cost control.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience managing compliance with local regulations, health and safety requirements, and safeguarding standards.
- Experience in new setting up is preferred.
Language Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with international staff, parents, students, and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Strategic planning and operational execution.
- Budget management and financial oversight.
- Vendor, contract management, Risk assessment, mitigation, facilities and asset management.
- Health, safety, and compliance management.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and school management systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Personal Qualities
- Professional, reliable, and highly accountable.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment.
- High level of integrity and discretion.
- Customer-service mindset with a commitment to excellence.
- Culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity.
Job Benefits
- Competitive Salary aligned with Uppingham Hung Yen’s structured pay scale
- Medical Insurance
- Social Insurance full salary