Facilities, Health & Safety Manager

Job description / Role

Doha College provides an inspiring and challenging learning environment which develops confidence, creativity and intellect, in order to enable every student to make a valued contribution to our global society.

We are seeking a qualified Facilities, Health & Safety professional reporting directly to the Business Manager, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Group.

As Facilities, Health & Safety Manager you will take responsibility for managing the facilities of the college to ensure these are fully functional and safe whenever required, and to implement appropriate health and safety and environmental procedures to support the colleges policies. You be required to implement appropriate security procedures to protect students, staff, visitors and college assets, to carry out safety inspections and risk assessments and investigate incidents and organise health and safety training and familiarization for staff, students and contractors.

Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check.

Requirements

You will have knowledge and practical skills in building works and civil maintenance as well as working knowledge of health, safety, security and environmental practices.

We would require the successful candidate to have at least 5 years experience of working in a similar role. Experience of working within Qatar, specifically with relevant regulatory authorities such as Civil Defense will be a distinct advantage. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to communicate and establish productive relationships with Governors, staff, students, parents and contractors.

You will have internationally recognised formal health and safety qualifications.

About the Company

Doha College is a high profile leading British International School, for children aged 3-18, offering a well-balanced, all-embracing curriculum that follows the UK National Curriculum. We are also the first High Performance Learning accredited school in the world. Doha College has opened a brand-new pioneering, 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus, in September 2020, which is an exceptionally exciting time for the school, as the year also marks its 40th anniversary.