Chief Operating Officer (COO) – School Group Operations

Join the International Community Schools (ICS) Group

International Community Schools (ICS) is a leading educational group with multiple branches delivering high-quality international education. We are seeking an experienced visionary and results-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee and enhance the operational excellence of our schools. The COO will play a key leadership role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across all branches while supporting the strategic growth and long-term success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall operations of all school branches within the group
  
• Ensure operational efficiency compliance and consistency across academic and administrative functions
  
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to implement strategic initiatives and organizational goals
  
• Monitor and improve operational processes policies and systems
  
• Supervise and coordinate departments including Administration HR IT Procurement Facilities Transportation and School Operations
  
• Ensure compliance with ADEK regulations policies and educational standards
  
• Develop and implement performance metrics and operational KPIs
  
• Support school leaders in achieving operational and organizational excellence
  
• Manage budgets resource allocation and operational planning
  
• Lead large-scale projects school expansions technology initiatives and process improvements
  
• Drive innovation digital transformation and operational modernization across the group
  
• Strengthen communication and collaboration between branches and headquarters
  
• Ensure high standards of health safety security and risk management across all campuses
  

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership direction and operational oversight to the HR Procurement Admissions IT Media and Marketing departments across the group.
  
• Develop and implement strategic plans departmental goals and operational initiatives in collaboration with the senior management team to support organizational growth and excellence.
  
• Identify opportunities for process optimization standardization and automation across operational departments implementing effective strategies to streamline workflows improve productivity and enhance overall organizational performance.
  
• Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration and communication to ensure seamless operations efficient information sharing and effective problem-solving while promoting a positive work culture and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Allocate and manage resources including budgets personnel and technology to support the operational needs of each department ensuring optimal utilization and adherence to the financial guidelines.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Business Administration Educational Leadership Management or related field
  
• Minimum 1015 years of senior leadership or operational management experience
  
• Experience within the education sector or multi-site organizations is highly preferred
  
• Strong understanding of school operations compliance and organizational management
  
• Excellent leadership communication and decision-making skills
  
• Proven ability to manage large teams and multiple branches
  
• Strong analytical strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
  
• Experience in ERP systems digital transformation and operational optimization is an advantage
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  

Preferred Qualities

• Visionary and strategic mindset
  
• Strong people management and leadership skills
  
• High level of professionalism and integrity
  
• Ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement
  
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
  

Benefits