Business Operations Manager

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تفاصيل الوظيفة

Business Operations Manager


Date: ‎24-Feb-‎2023
Location: Riyadh ‎11594, Middle East and North Africa, SA
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and
trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.


We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and
connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership
with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to
learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally
recognised qualifications.


Working with people in over ‎200 countries and territories, we are on the
ground in more than ‎100 countries. In ‎2021-‎22 we reached ‎650 million people.


Role Purpose
To oversee the management of the business administration, local financial
processes and Estates, with IT and Security functions, in smaller countries.
The role will ensure that British Council corporate standards and relevant
polices/ procedures are met.
Ensure that the business support team are efficiently and effectively deployed
to support operations in achieving business objectives and ensuring compliance
across the business support areas.
The role will ensure that team performance adds value to the delivery of
objectives and to ensure that all risks, particularly financial compliance and
business continuity are identified, monitored, managed and controlled.
To support new initiatives and organisational change by providing appropriate
advice, support, training and leadership to all operational teams.
To be a key, and pro-active member of the Senior Management team


Main Accountabilities
* Ensuing consistency across policies, procedures, and operating standards for Saudi Arabia
* Business delivery to support to Exams and Teaching Centres across KSA network
* Ensure all legal & regulatory documents are filed, monitor compliance with laws/regulations
* Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.
* Work with senior stakeholders on global and regional level
* Work with country leadership to determine values, mission, and plan for short/long-term goals
* Risk and compliance (identify any associated risk and mitigation actions)
* Examination's quality and compliance expert and in country focal point
* Environmental framework (conduct audit and implement environmental initiatives )
* Health and Safety (ensuring safe working environment, trainings, and protocols)
* Country Risk Assessments, BCP, IMP to ensure English & Exams delivery across network
* Estates management (leases, maintenance, support staff and inventory management)
* Estates management (property assessment, preventive maintenance, and H&S standards)
* Finance (estates & maintenance budget planning, monitoring, reporting)
* On-site finance related activities (bank signatories, delegated authorities, audit checks)
* Transportation (transport provision to all stake holders, maintaining policy & standards)
* Relationship building (with external organizations and service providers)
* Communication (ensure timely internal and external communication


Essential requirements
* English language proficiency written and spoken English at IELTS ‎7 or equivalent
* Masters / Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar discipline
* Minimum ‎5 years demonstrable experience managing Business Administration and Finance in multicultural organization
* Proven track record in business management and or general office management.


Desirable requirements
* Diploma / certificate in Facility Management
* Knowledge and experience, Understanding SAP, ERP applications
* Budget management skills


Further Information
* Role title: Business Operations Manager Req ID: ‎36744
* Number of positions: ‎1
* Pay Band: ‎7/F
* Basic Salary: SAR ‎12870/-, Housing SAR ‎3000/-, Transportation SAR ‎700/-
* Contract type: ‎1 year Fixed term local contract / As per local regulations
* Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
* Closing date and time: ‎10 March ‎2023 (‎23.59 Gulf Standard Time)


This post is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in the
country where the Post is based.

Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the
last moment.


A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.


Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement


The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality,
diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make
sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address
under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups,
in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability.
All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an
interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome
discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation
and engagement in our work and activities.


The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and
adults who we work with.


We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to
live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of
abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article ‎19, UNCRC (United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) ‎1989.


Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable
groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will
include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record
checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's
Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.


If you have any problems with your application please email
[email protected]


Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made
through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only
to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the
careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this
email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.

ملخص الوظيفة

  • المُعلن : British Council
  • تاريخ الإعلان : 24/02/2023
  • نوع العمل : -
  • مستوى الخبرة : -
  • المستوى التعليمي : -
  • مكان العمل : الرياض
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