About the Role
Bradfield Consulting is recruiting a dynamic and results-driven Head of Administration on behalf of our esteemed educational client in Nigeria. In this executive role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all administrative, facilities, and support services, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient environment that enables outstanding teaching and boarding provision.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a three- to five-year operational strategy and annual business plans for administration, facilities, and support services.
- Manage day-to-day school operations, including reception, records management, communications, and event logistics.
- Oversee school facilities, site operations, maintenance, transport, catering liaison, and robust health and safety compliance.
- Prepare and manage operational budgets, drive cost control, and lead procurement and vendor contract negotiations.
- Implement and optimize core administrative systems, ERP platforms, and data protection policies.
- Line-manage and mentor support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant administrative and operational leadership experience, preferably within an international or British boarding school environment.
- Proven expertise in managing multi-site facilities, large teams, complex service contracts, and capital projects.
- Strong proficiency in school ERP systems, office technology, and financial management packages.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- Dynamic working environment within a prestigious educational institution.