School Operations Officer Job (60-70K)

Reporting To: School Management

Administration Jobs. Corporate Staffing Jobs. School Operations Officer overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the school, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with 3-5 years experience in operations or facilities management, in an education environment, on-site role.

Our client is a well-established educational institution committed to delivering holistic learning while upholding high standards of governance, accountability, and financial transparency. The School Operations Officer will oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the school, ensuring a safe, efficient, well-maintained, and secure environment for students, staff, and guests. The role will coordinate transport, facilities, maintenance, security, housekeeping, and general operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s transportation system, including vehicles, routes, schedules, maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Supervise maintenance of school buildings, grounds, utilities, landscaping, and other facilities.
• Coordinate routine and emergency repairs and ensure preventive maintenance is undertaken.
• Supervise security personnel and ensure effective protection of students, staff, school property, and assets.
• Maintain effective systems for keys, access control, asset tracking, and security.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate safety drills, inspections, and follow-up on identified risks and hazards.
• Supervise transport, maintenance, grounds, security, and housekeeping staff, including work schedules and performance.
• Coordinate contractors and casual workers and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Oversee housekeeping services and ensure guest houses are clean, safe, well-maintained, and adequately stocked.
• Provide logistical and operational support for school activities, boarding, faculty, and guests.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, stock levels, and operational purchases while ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Support operational budgeting, cost control, compliance audits, and implementation of recommendations.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including staff attendance, leave, maintenance, transport, security, and incident reports.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, neighbours, contractors, and service providers on operational matters.
• Provide regular updates to School Management and address operational challenges promptly.
• Perform any other duties assigned by School Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in operations, facilities, administration, or a similar role.
• Experience supervising multiple operational functions and teams.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety, security, and facilities management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Good communication and relationship-management skills.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (School Operations Officer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 11^th September 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying