Innovation Hub Manager

Coin Hub Nigeria is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Innovation Hub Manager
Location: Kwara
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• The Innovation Hub Manager is a full-time position that requires an energetic, collaborative and forward-thinking individual to manage daily operations including facilities management and programming, who is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Organization’s policies and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and recruit new Innovation Centre tenants, co-workers, renters, community.
• Maintain full occupancy of the creative workspaces and enterprise office spaces;
• Build and grow a solid membership for the co-working spaces;
• Develop community initiatives designed to create connections between members, including member introductions, overseeing events, electronic and print communications, and building walkthroughs.
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships to further develop opportunities for creative spaces and small business enterprise
• Work closely with area educational institutions and Small Business Development Corporation to develop relationships with innovators and entrepreneurs to encourage and support new business start-ups.
• Identify opportunities to capitalize on both existing and new opportunities within the community to provide resources and a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators.
• Produce comprehensive quality control reports that allow all stakeholders to improve the member experience.
• To manage, oversee and direct all aspects of the Hub’s operation including letting, memberships, finance, sales, marketing, and events.
• To create a collaborative environment amongst our members through events and personal introductions in line with profit objectives.
• To maintain 100% occupancy, achieve sales target goals, and manage churn.
• To ensure that workspaces are fully operational and processes are running smoothly.
• To maximise the Hub’s revenue by implementing attentive cost control measure.
• Develop and manage programs to promote creative, innovative ideas.
• Establish process that support the day-to-day management operations of the hub and enable fully functional 24/7 activity.
• Provide strategic input in areas such as operating policy, incubation strategy, business planning, marketing and financial budget preparation.
• Project Manage the all building design related matters.
• Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures for building management and operation.
• Coordinate with the hub Finance Department on all matters relating to invoicing and credit control.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts with Board of Directors and the Executive Director to develop new sponsorship opportunities and increase current commitments.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Innovation Centre, including repairs, equipment, and supplies within budget guidelines
• Prepare regular management reports and presentations for the Board of the hub.
• To be a firm but friendly leader who sparks enthusiasm within the enterprise and creative members community.
• AND such other duties as are within the scope and the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and / or a relevant professional qualification
• Over 3 years’ experience in managing and operating technology related facilities
• Experience and/or education in relevant areas such as facilities management, planning, entrepreneurship, event management, volunteer management, use of social media, marketing.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Be energetic and self-driven
• Be able to think logically and clearly, and exhibit strong problem solving abilities
• A head for figures, margins, budgets, and revenue
• Good attention to detail with an ability to see the bigger picture
• Demonstrate intermediate project management abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrate ability to set individual work plans and manage time and work with limited supervision to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit a collaborative and team-oriented spirit
• Collaborate with senior management, working with them to effectively execute strategies and projects.
• Ability to: operate at a very high level; negotiate effectively; work to deadlines; maintain strong customer service focus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to effectively manage staff resources
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in development efforts.

Salary
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.