Education Centre Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on leadership

Professional development

Exposure to higher education & English

Campus events involvement

Salary commensurate with experience

Fully onsite role

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Dublin invites applications for an Education Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Dublin campus. You’ll lead staff recruitment, induction and development, coordinate academics, timetables, enrolments and exams, and manage facilities and stakeholder relations.

You’ll champion student services and wellbeing, ensuring a welcoming, high-standard campus experience. Based onsite, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the network to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in academic administration, student services, or campus/office management (preferably in higher education).
• Proven track record in managing, coaching and developing staff.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to handle diverse workload and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence in handling sensitive student matters with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of Dublin centre ensuring a welcoming, high-standard campus.
• Lead recruitment, induction and development of campus staff across Dublin, London and beyond.
• Coordinate academic administration including timetabling, enrolment, results and student records.
• Manage facilities, campus events and act as key contact for local and external stakeholders.
• Champion student services and wellbeing, ensuring a positive experience for all.

Skills

Academic administration

Staff management

Organisation

Communication

Student welfare

Job description

Education Centre Manager – Dublin

About Your NewEmployer

• Join an established international education group with campuses across multiple countries, known for innovation and a collaborative culture.
• Enjoy a vibrant, student-focused environment supporting both higher education and English language programmes.
• Be part of a growing organisation where your expertise and ideas can shape the campus experience and contribute to continuous improvement.

About Your New Job

• As Centre Manager,youwill have single-point responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Dublin centre, ensuring an efficient, welcoming and high-standard campus.
• Youwill lead the recruitment, induction and ongoing development of campus staff, working closely with colleagues in Dublin, London and further afield.
• Youwill oversee academic administration: from student timetabling, enrolment, results and exams to managing student records and handling sensitive casework.
• Youwill coordinate facilities management, campus events, and act as a key point of contact for local and external stakeholders.
• Youwill champion student services, promptly addressing queries, feedback and student well-being, ensuring a positive experience for all.

What Skills You Need

• Experience in one or more of: academic administration, student services, campus or office management (preferably in higher education).
• Proven track record in managing, coaching and developing staff.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to handle a diverse workload, prioritise effectively, and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to work with a wide range of stakeholders, from students to senior management.
• Confidence in handling sensitive student matters with professionalism and discretion.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Hands-on impact on both operational and academic processes at a respected campus in central Dublin.
• Ongoing professional development, with access to training and best practice sharing across the organisation.
• Exposure to both higher education and English language operations – a unique chance to broaden your skillset.
• Participation in campus events and initiatives that enhance student life and wellbeing.
• Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• This role is based fully onsite.