Senior Executive - Facility / Administration

Administration / Secretarial

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Job Description

Senior Executive - Facility / Administration

Royal Institute comprises of an International School having 5 branches (Under the banner of "Royal Institute International School"), a higher education arm (Royal Institute of Colombo), a Cambridge Online School (Royal Institute Smart Academy), a skill development unit (Royal Institute Center of Skills) and a Sports Complex. Being a pioneer in the education sector, Royal Institute has maintained a tradition of providing quality education to students for over 50 years.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Executive for our newly opened state-of-the-art building in Nugegoda to look after the facility and its administration. This role will assist the day-to-day operations by ensuring that ongoing maintenance is carried out promptly and to the required standards. The primary objective of the Senior Executive Facility/Administration is to ensure that facilities are presented to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine inspections, risk assessments of facilities, premises and equipment and direct maintenance team to resolve maintenance issues.
  • Serving as the initial point of contact and follow up for any breakdowns.
  • Maintain daily maintenance logs for each section and report on daily activities.
  • Liase with relevant parties if required to get necessary services, approvals etc.
  • Oversee the work of the electrician, plumber, janitorial staff and the security personnel. Oversee technical and other requirements of the security points.
  • Overlook the Safety & Security function including Car Park operations and management of keys.
  • Maintain inventories of construction materials and take charge of their safety.
  • Archive technical layout documentation and supply where necessary.
  • Maintain and monitor equipment inventory and assure continuous supplies where necessary.
  • Oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
  • Initiate and monitor other maintenance operations such as generator and lifts.
  • Any other such duties that may arise commensurate with the position.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in facility management, business administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in facility management and administrative roles.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in using computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

At Royal Institute, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We practice 5 1/2 days of working week.

*** Only the Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interviews***

We look forward to welcoming a talented person to our team!

Application Process:

Job Application Link: https://zurl.to/hB78?source=CareerSite

Careers Email: [email protected]

Royal Institute International School
191, Havelock Road, Colombo 5
T: +94 11 259 2747
Web: www.royalinstitute.org