General Manager – Group of Schools at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager – Group of Schools

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Board of Directors / Proprietors
Supervises: School Heads, Operations Manager, Finance/Admin Team, ICT Lead, Business Development & Support Staff

Role Summary

• The General Manager (GM) will provide strategic, operational, and transformational leadership for a well-established Group of Schools with over 25 years of educational excellence.
• The GM will be responsible for driving growth, operational efficiency, staff welfare, financial sustainability, technology adoption, and institutional transformation, while ensuring the schools remain competitive, compliant, and future-ready.
• This role requires a seasoned leader (40–55 years) with strong business acumen, modern management skills, and the ability to bridge traditional education values with contemporary best practices and technology-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Provide overall leadership and direction aligned with the Board’s vision and long-term goals.
• Translate Board strategies into clear operational and performance plans.
• Prepare and present quarterly and annual reports to the Board.
• Drive institutional transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with education regulations and statutory requirements.

School Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Nursery, Primary, and Secondary schools.
• Ensure high standards in academic delivery, administration, facilities, and student experience.
• Standardize processes and policies across the school group.
• Improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are consistently met.

Staff Welfare & Human Capital Management:

• Oversee staff recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.
• Promote a positive work culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.
• Implement staff welfare, training, and capacity-building programs.
• Drive continuous professional development (CPD) for teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Resolve staff-related issues in line with best HR practices.

 Financial Management & Sustainability:

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and improved financial performance.
• Monitor revenue streams, school fees collection, and expenditure.
• Work with finance teams to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability without compromising quality.

Business Development & Growth:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase student enrollment and retention.
• Identify new revenue streams (after-school programs, summer school, partnerships, digital learning, etc.).
• Strengthen brand positioning and market competitiveness.
• Build partnerships with parents, alumni, educational bodies, and corporate organizations.
• Explore expansion opportunities and innovative service offerings.

Technology & Digital Transformation:

• Lead and oversee technology initiatives across the school group.
• Drive adoption of modern EdTech solutions (School Management Systems, e-learning platforms, data analytics, digital communication tools).
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and digital tools.
• Ensure the schools remain relevant in a technology-driven educational landscape.
• Oversee ICT governance, data protection, and digital security.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Act as a key liaison between the Board, school leadership, parents, staff, and external partners.
• Strengthen parent engagement and satisfaction.
• Represent the school group in external forums and strategic engagements.
• Manage reputational risk and public image of the school group.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Operational efficiency and service quality.
• Staff satisfaction, retention, and productivity.
• Financial performance and sustainability.
• Student enrollment growth and retention.
• Successful delivery of technology and transformation initiatives.
• Board satisfaction and governance compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, M.Ed, MSc) is a strong advantage.

Experience:

• 10–15 years of senior management experience.
• Proven experience as a General Manager, School Administrator, Operations Director, or similar role.
• Experience managing multi-campus or group institutions is highly desirable.
• Strong exposure to financial management, operations, and business development.
• Demonstrated experience driving organizational transformation and technology initiatives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Financial literacy and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Change management and innovation mindset.
• Technology-savvy with understanding of modern education trends.
• High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Aged 40–55 years.
• A mature, forward-thinking leader who has upskilled and remained relevant.
• Passionate about education and institutional excellence.
• Comfortable working with Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership.

What Success Looks Like in the First 18–24 Months:

• Improved operational efficiency and staff morale.
• Stronger financial performance and revenue diversification.
• Modernized systems and technology adoption.
• Increased student enrollment and brand reputation.
• A clear, sustainable growth roadmap for the next phase of the school’s journey.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.