Description
Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-education, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated in Aubonne, Siwtzerland - within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne - our school is home to hearly 450 students representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties with English, French and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF, we deliver enriching opportunities that inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to join our team as:
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**Operations Manager**
100% - starting as soon as possible
**Responsibilities:**
* Ensure the security and safety of the school premises, including management of alarms, fire safety, and emergency procedures
* Lead and line manage the operational teams to ensure the campus functions efficiently and maintains high standards across all areas
* Produce monitoring reports for the Nord Anglia Education regional and central functions as required
* Oversee grounds and facilities maintenance, including risk assessments and seasonal upkeep
* Act as the Health and Safety Representative, ensuring compliance across all areas of facilities and staff training
* Advise academic leaders and teams on all matters of health and safety in their areas, including lesson risk assessment, practical subjects, and school trips and visits
* Lead the negotiation, management, and strategic review of key service contracts (for example, facilities, catering, cleaning), ensuring commercial viability, operational excellence, and alignment with school objectives
* Lead the school's cleaning, maintenance, and grounds maintenance budgets and procurement procedures
* Lead the internal management of building and refurbishment projects, in liaison with the Finance Manager and the site team
* Coordinate room setups and school-wide logistics for assemblies, events, and external bookings
* Develop and implement relevant sections of the School Improvement Plan relating to facilities
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**Qualifications and skills:**
* A relevant qualification in facilities management, building maintenance, engineering, or a related field. Training as "Charge de Securite en Protection Incendie" is an asset
* Proven experience in facilities or site management, ideally in an educational or public-sector environment
* Strong understanding of health and safety, risk assessments, and compliance regulations
* Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
* Ability to manage a team, supervise contractors, and ensure high operational standards
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach
* Familiarity with budget management and tendering processes
* Ability to communicate very well in both French and English is essential
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of a dynamic school setting
If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply directly online through our website.