Operations Manager
Employer North London Collegiate School Kobe Location Kobe, Japan Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Full Time Salary TBC
Posted 12th January 2026 Start Date 1st July 2026 Expires 31st January :59 PM Contract Type Fixed term contract Start Date 1st July 2026 Job ID
Start Date 1st July 2026
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NLCS Kobe – Operations Manger
Effective start date:
July 2026
Proposed interview dates:
TBA
Closing date for Applications:
January 31, 2026
The School reserves the right to appoint prior to any stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found
The Position
The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the School's non-academic operations.
This role ensures that facilities, IT, health and safety, reception, procurement and operational systems function smoothly and in compliance with regulations and international best practice.
Working closely with the Director of People & Operations, the post holder supports the delivery of strategic objectives by translating them into high-quality, practical operational outcomes and consistently high standards of service across the School.
The post holder will ensure that there is a high level of customer service and satisfaction from parents, staff and students.
NLCS Kobe
NLCS Kobe currently serves students in Grades 1 to 6 and will expand to Grades 7 in 2026 and 8 in 2027.
NLCS Kobe benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, providing premium education for families in the Kansai region. A world-class Senior School campus will open in 2028.
This architecturally stunning building, nestled in the Rokkō Mountains above Kobe, is designed to enhance students' educational experiences in a tranquil, natural setting while exemplifying sustainability and modern design.
The Ethos
The ethos of NLCS Kobe closely mirrors that of NLCS (UK), recreating the spirit of the UK 'parent' school while respecting local culture and context.
The School's aim is to provide an ambitious academic education that inspires a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence to flourish.
At North London Collegiate schools, academic success is achieved not through an emphasis on results alone, but by fostering an atmosphere of rigorous scholarship.
Pastoral well-being is paramount, and positive relationships are nurtured between students and staff, as well as among the students themselves.
NLCS (UK)
North London Collegiate School (UK) was founded in 1850 by Frances Mary Buss, with a mission to offer academically ambitious education to girls comparable to that available to their brothers.
For over 160 years, the School has been a pioneer in women's education and remains one of the UK's highest-achieving schools.
Exam results consistently place NLCS (UK) at the top of league tables, and the School regularly excels in Oxbridge admissions.
International SchoolsIn 2011, NLCS opened its first international branch in
South Korea:
NLCS Jeju, a co-educational day and boarding school that offers the IB Diploma to all Sixth Form students and has achieved outstanding results since the first graduating cohort in 2014.
NLCS Jeju alumni continue to gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including in the UK,In 2017, NLCS opened its second branch school, NLCS Dubai, in the UAE. This co-educational day school follows the IB Continuum, with students taking the IB Diploma in Grade 12. In 2020, NLCS (Singapore) opened as the third branch school. Located in the heart of Singapore, it is a co-educational day school.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Full details are available in the School's Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy and Procedure and the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Terms and ConditionsA competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
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Safeguarding Statement
North London Collegiate school Kobe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment.
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