Facilities & Services Officer (NEBOSH Qualified) - Aldar Education

Aldar Education are looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Facilities & Services Officer (NEBOSH Qualified) to join our thriving team.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 31,000 students and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Minimum Qualifications

- Minimum Bachelors Degree

- Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).

- Certificate of Facilities Management / NEBOSH.

Minimum Experience

- At least 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within an Education or Hospitality background.

- Experience working with company accommodation 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.

- 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.

- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.