Operations Assistant
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About the Role
Compass International School Doha is hiring an Operations Assistant to support daily operational functions. The role involves preparing documents, coordinating logistics, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting facilities management.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation, review, and updating of operational documents and reports
- Support Operations Manager in all operational requirements and facilities coordination
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure operational efficiency and compliance, including trip coordination, procurement, and liaising with academic staff
- Maintain records of operational activities and ensure documentation is up to date and accurate
- Conduct regular facility inspections and oversee building cleanliness, maintenance, repairs, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Monitor the work of external contractors and trades, ensuring vendor performance aligns with contracts and safety standards
- Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with local fire, health, and accessibility regulations
- Support with inventories, reviewing invoices, and purchasing equipment or materials
- Assist with renovations, space planning, and team relocations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or operations support role (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Experience working in an international or multicultural environment (desirable)
- Prior experience in school operations, facilities management, or similar environment (preferred)
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and policies applicable to educational institutions (desirable)
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About Our School
- Compass International School Doha was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families.
- We have three campuses; Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary whereas Gharaffa is a stand alone Primary campus for children aged 3 11.
- All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.
About The Role
- The Operations Assistant will support the daily operational functions of the international school, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of administrative, policy implementation, and school activities.
- The role involves preparing and maintaining operational documents, contracts, developing and updating policies and SOPs, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation, review, and updating of operational documents and reports.
- Support Operations Manager in all operational requirements and facilities coordination.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. Including trip coordination, procurement, and liaising with academic staff.
- Maintain records of operational activities and ensure documentation is up to date and accurate.
- Conduct regular facility inspections. Oversee building cleanliness, maintenance, repairs, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Monitor the work of external contractors and trades, ensuring vendor performance aligns with contracts and safety standards.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with local fire, health, and accessibility regulations, and work alongside the H&S Coordinator.
- Support with inventories, reviewing invoices, and purchasing equipment or materials.
- Assist with renovations, space planning, and team relocations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or operations support role (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with ERP, CRM, or operational management systems is an advantage.
Additional Desirable Attributes
- Experience working in an international or multicultural environment.
- Prior experience (1 3 years) in school operations, facilities management, or a similar environment preferred.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and policies applicable to educational institutions.
- Familiarity with policy development, SOP writing, and document preparation.
- Knowledge of local regulations and safety standards.
- Understanding of compliance standards for health, safety, and operational policies.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
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