Area Manager

Willers Solutions - We are a fast paced business management solutions firm with an array of value offerings to Corporate organisations. We work in all major sectors of the economy engaging highly trained and sector-experienced Consultants. Willers Solutions Limited is an indigenous firm with cutting edge value proposition geared towards value maximization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position:   Area Manager 

Job Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Academy oversight - supervise and mentor Academy Managers to ensure that financial, operational, and instructional goals helps recruit staff as needed
• Government and public relations - develop and maintain strong relationships with local government and community leaders to advocate for higher-quality education and promote the organization
• Customer relations - support the customer outreach and customer relations work of Academy Managers
• Financial sustainability - ensure that all academies in your geographic area are growing and able pay all staff salaries and vendors on time by ensuring all pupils fees are paid on time
• Travel - commute between all of the academies in your area on a daily basis using public transport; depending on your area, you may be required to spend a significant amount of time away from home to meet the needs of academies.

Basic Requirements

• Candidate must have a minimum of B.Ed degree in Educational Management or related discipline.
• Masters degree or professional qualification is an added advantage
• Must have minimum of 6 years experience as an Area Manager in an educational related organization with a proven leadership experience; Experience as an Academy Manager highly preferred
• Strong familiarity of the working community; have lived or worked in low-income communities for several years and are accustomed to how communities work
• Past experience and passion for education, social equality, community development, or community organizing; experience working with local governments preferred
• Clear communication skills with impeccable written and spoken English and multiple local language skills (3+ languages preferred).