Operations Manager - ENG C1

Michael Page Switzerland

Michael Page Switzerland

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Key information

  • Publication date:

    06 May 2024
  • Workload:

    100%
  • Contract type:

    Permanent position
  • Place of work:

    Montreux

Operations manager

Our client in an international school

Description

Reporting to the Head of school your main missions will be to:

  • Supervise and lead all the non-academic staff in the school, ensuring a cohesive and efficient team
  • Support continuous improvement across the operations, improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Manage school facilities, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for learning
  • Oversee the management of health and safety, risk management and business continuity
  • Coordinate with maintenance staff and external vendors for facility repairs and improvements
  • Procure and manage resources necessary for the school's daily operations
  • Provide oversight and management of transport operations
  • Take a lead role in updating and implementing fire safety training under direction of Executive Head
  • Ensure all policies are up to date and staff aware
  • Collaborate with the HR department to support staff recruitment, on boarding, and professional development.
  • Address HR-related issues in coordination with the HR department and the Head of the School.
  • Provide finance support to ensure the effective financial management of budgets and resources monitoring
  • Ensure reliable and accurate information to the Management related to your scope
  • Collaborate with various departments (both in school and head-office) to address operational challenges and implement solutions
  • Support regional CEO, Executive Head and Finance Director with ad hoc tasks when required managing and monitoring budgets
  • Ensure effective reporting, forecasting and budgeting of your scope related income
  • Explore and implement new ideas and approaches to generate additional income through marketing, new and current business links, sponsorship and other funding streams
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for business development to enhance the financial sustainability

Profile

  • You have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Operations management and leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • You are proactive and a self-starter with the drive to deliver results
  • You are at ease in collaborating with various departments and are driven to improve business performance
  • You have proven financial experience (analysis, budgeting and forecasting, reporting)
  • You have knowledge and experience of the Switzerland landscape (accounting, fiscal and social legislation, legal)
  • You have strong people management experience and leadership skills
  • You have proficient level in French C1 and English B2 minimum

Job Offer

Autonomy, responsibility, very nice work environment

Contact

  • Michael Page Switzerland

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