About this role
Aldar Education are hiring Cluster Facilities & Services Officer commencing November 2026.
As a member of the school operations team, the Cluster Facilities & Services Officer (C.FSO) will be responsible for managing all Facilities & General Services related activities at their base school, provide reliever support to other schools across the cluster and wider portfolio as required, and ensure each school they support complies with all Aldar Education directives within daily school operations. The role reports to the Associate Director Operations, with a dotted line to the Head of Operations at the base school.
The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, delivering value for money and making effective use of resources, while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.
To embody the values, vision and ethos of Aldar Education and assist the Associate Director Operations, school Heads of Operations and Principals in implementing process and policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes.
Minimum Experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a mid-level position within an education or facilities service oriented industry; experience across multiple sites is preferred.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Able to manage competing priorities across multiple school sites and travel between school sites, sometimes at short notice; a valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Confident using digital and AI-enabled tools (e.g. CAFM/helpdesk systems, BMS analytics, AI assistants) to streamline facilities processes, reporting and planned maintenance, in line with Aldar Education data and IT policies.
• Willing to work flexibly, including occasional early starts, late finishes or weekends to support events, works or incidents.