Operations Manager in Cheltenham

The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) is the leading international school with a difference in Ho Chi Minh City. It was set up with a clear vision to provide the best English-speaking international education and to nurture and protect the Vietnamese language and culture. BVIS was the first school in Vietnam to follow this model and is a pioneer in high quality education. We aim for all our students to leave the school fluent in English and Vietnamese and to be ready for the best universities in the world.

We have an outstanding team of international teachers as well as what we believe to be the very best Vietnamese teachers. We want our students to be inspired by you and will look to recruit even more of the best teachers from around the world. We will continue to support your professional development as part of our commitment to delivering international education of the highest standard.

BVIS is proud to be a Nord Anglia Education and a member of the prestigious Federation of British International Schools in Asia. It is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our people are at the heart of all that we do, and you'll relish working in our diverse school community, where everyone acts with respect, care, and integrity. In our purpose-built campus, world-class facilities will bring your teaching to life, inspiring every student to fall in love with their learning.

We are now seeking an outstanding Operations Manager to join our vibrant BVIS HCMC team and lead the operational heart of one of the most respected international schools in HCMC.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates safely, efficiently and sustainably, creating an exceptional environment where students, staff and the wider community can thrive.
• Provide strategic leadership across facilities, health and safety, procurement, catering, transport, medical services and business operations, drive operational excellence, ensure compliance and support continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across the school and Nord Anglia Education network, align operational decisions with the school's educational vision and strategic priorities, lead campus development initiatives, optimise resources and enhance service quality.
• Through strong leadership, build high-performing teams, foster a culture of accountability and customer service excellence, and champion innovation, operational resilience and long-term sustainability.

What we're looking for

• Language: Fluent Vietnamese and English. Vietnamese citizen.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or Professional Diploma.
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and departments.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Open-minded, cultural and social awareness, and able to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Proactive, resilient, and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Ability to translate and produce clear, engaging communications when required.

We offer you a professional working environment and unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

Please apply for this vacancy by clicking the "Apply now" button at the bottom of the page. The closing date for applications is Monday, 27th July 2026 although we encourage early applications and reserve the right to pursue good applications. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Safer Recruitment

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an identity check and a minimum 10-year criminal record check.

BVIS HCMC is committed to fostering an inclusive community that promotes our core values of integrity, care and respect. We celebrate diversity, nurture equity and value individuality to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. At BVIS, we aim to recruit the person most suited to the advertised role and welcome applications from people of all ages, disabilities, genders, races, religions and sexual orientations.