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 Bangkok Patana School

Position : Business Director

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Bangkok Patana School: Background

As the oldest and largest British international school in Thailand, Bangkok Patana School has well

earned its strong reputation for academic, sporting, arts and extra-curricular excellence. It is a

not-for-profit school; the Board and management act on our core values of Well-Being, Learning

and Global Citizenship.

The Business Department provides key support throughout the school and at all levels. Many of these staff have served the organisation for a long time and share deep pride in being a part of its success.

The Business Director is a key person in shaping the expectations and outcomes of our organisation.

Candidate Profile

Our Business Director will be a dynamic, approachable and strategic leader with high integrity.

 

The successful applicant will have at least ten years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in at least one of the general administrative areas of finance, strategic planning, human resources or a related field. Prior experience in education and/or with not-for-profit organisations is a benefit. At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institution in business, public administration, finance or a closely related field.

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

The successful candidate will be:

• an exceptional leader who shares Bangkok Patana School’s values and vision for the future of the education of students;

• an individual with vision and foresight who will support Bangkok Patana School on its journey from being a very good school to an outstanding school;

• honest and trustworthy with high ethical standards;

• an analytical individual with an intuitive understanding of business;

• a reflective leader with the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, and build capacity through delegation and accountability;

• a compassionate, caring and approachable leader with a commitment to valuing and encouraging staff at all levels;

• a leader with the management skills to monitor effectiveness and performance.

Job Description

The Business Director is primarily responsible for providing direction and management over these functional areas:

• Admissions

• Building and Grounds

• Development, Alumni and Marketing

• Finance and Accounting

• Government Liaison and Health and Safety

• Human Resources

• IS/IT

• Services

Role and Position in the Organisation

The Business Director is an employee of the Foundation Board. She/He reports to the Head of School and the Chair of the Steering Committee. She/He shall be ex-officio of all Committees, except for the Internal Audit Committee. The Business Director will attend all meetings of the Foundation Board, Steering Committee and other Committees when invited and provide reports as required.

Job Demands

Required Knowledge

Proficient knowledge of general principles of leadership and management, labour relations and personnel management and practices. In addition, knowledge in the following areas will be beneficial:

• local laws, regulations and rules applicable to the functional areas assigned;

• policies, procedures and functions of international organisations, preferably international schools;

• financial forecasting and performance monitoring capabilities;

• financial planning and budget development and administration skills;

• interviewing and negotiation techniques;

• Governmental function, organisation and relationships; and

• general business, financial principles and practices.

Required Abilities

• plan, organise, direct, coordinate and supervise work and staff engaged in the assigned functional areas;

• gather, assemble, analyse and evaluate financial information, and make strategic analyses and financial projections;

• interpret and apply laws, rules and regulation impacting the School’s / Foundation’s finances;

• analyse and resolve a variety of complex financial, administrative and operational issues;

• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;

• supervise, lead and direct the work of assigned staff; and

• ensure the provision of safe, reliable and quality service operations.

To apply

Applicants are invited to email a two-page curriculum vitae to Khun Kulvadee Siribhadra, Director of the Foundation Board at board@patana.ac.th.

The deadline for applications is 22nd January 2021.