About the Role
252 Lighthouse Children's Centre is an emerging children's development, recreation, and wellness facility located in Lokogoma, Abuja. We are dedicated to creating a safe, exciting, and nurturing space where children can learn, play, explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop important life skills. Our diverse offerings include a children's salon and spa, indoor and outdoor recreational activities, book clubs, storytelling, creative workshops, painting, arts and crafts, and other enriching experiences. As we prepare to open our doors, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Centre Manager to lead our daily operations and ensure an exceptional experience for every child and parent who walks through our doors.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the daily operations of the centre, including the children's salon, recreational facilities, and learning activities.
- Coordinate staff schedules, attendance, performance, and daily responsibilities to maintain high productivity.
- Plan and supervise children's programmes, workshops, events, and recreational activities.
- Ensure that facilities, equipment, and activity spaces are clean, safe, functional, and properly maintained.
- Coordinate the management of bookings, customer enquiries, parent communication, and overall service delivery.
- Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, facilitators, and maintenance providers.
- Monitor operational expenses, payments, inventory, and basic financial records.
- Support marketing initiatives, community engagement, and customer acquisition strategies.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures, staff guidelines, and customer service processes.
- Ensure strict compliance with child safeguarding, health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
- Prepare regular operational, financial, and programme progress reports for management.
- Minimum of an HND or Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, Hospitality, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in operations, project coordination, hospitality, education, recreation, or business management.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to supervise staff effectively.
- Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
- Good financial record-keeping abilities and a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Prior experience working with children, schools, recreational centres, or family-oriented businesses is a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in a dynamic, expanding organisation.
- A vibrant, creative, and supportive work environment dedicated to children's wellness and education.