Centre Manager

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially-minded professional to join our newly established Intel Excellence Centre as the Centre Manager. This is a high-impact opportunity aimed at building a business unit that focuses on connecting education, practical skills, and employment. The Intel Excellence Centre aims to equip graduates and professionals with the essential capabilities, confidence, and workplace readiness required to thrive in today’s economy.

CLOSING DATE: 12th OCTOBER 2026

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Key Responsibilities

Sales, Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Develop and implement the Centre’s annual sales, marketing and business development plan.
• Take ownership of student enrolment, client acquisition and revenue targets.
• Build a strong pipeline of individual students, corporate clients and institutional partners.
• Promote GATE programmes to universities, graduates, parents, employers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify corporate training opportunities among existing Intel Group clients and new organisations.
• Develop compelling proposals and tailored learning solutions for corporate clients.
• Establish partnerships with universities, professional bodies, employers, NGOs, development organisations and other strategic institutions.
• Monitor leads, conversions, enrolment and revenue against agreed targets.
• Ensure timely invoicing and effective follow-up on collections.
• Strengthen the Centre’s reputation, visibility and market position through targeted outreach and relationship building.

Student Recruitment & Enrolment

• Achieve a minimum target of 100 students per GATE cohort and 400 students annually.
• Develop and execute student recruitment campaigns across relevant channels
• Manage the enrolment funnel from initial enquiry through registration, payment and programme commencement.
• Organise information sessions, career events, university outreach, open days and other recruitment activities.

Programme Development & Management

• Lead the design, review and continuous improvement of training programmes in line with market needs and employer expectations.
• Ensure GATE provides graduates with practical competencies that enable them to become job-ready, confident and productive in the workplace.
• Develop relevant professional and management programmes for supervisors, managers and corporate clients.
• Work with subject-matter experts to develop curricula, learning outcomes, assessments and training materials.

Trainer & Faculty Management

• Identify, recruit and maintain a strong pool of qualified trainers, facilitators, coaches and industry practitioners.
• Coordinate trainer availability, programme schedules and delivery requirements.
• Agree clear deliverables, standards and performance expectations with trainers.
• Evaluate trainer effectiveness using participant feedback, learning outcomes and programme performance.

Strategic Partnerships & Employer Network

• Develop relationships with companies willing to provide internships, mentoring, workplace exposure and employment opportunities for GATE participants.
• Build an active employer network that provides insight into current and future skills requirements.
• Establish partnerships with universities and higher education institutions to create a sustainable graduate pipeline.
• Develop collaborations with certification bodies and other training institutions where appropriate.

Student Experience & Employment Outcomes

• Ensure a high-quality learning, support and customer experience throughout each programme.
• Establish systems for monitoring attendance, performance, assessments and participant feedback.
• Support graduates with CV preparation, interview skills, professional communication, workplace behaviour and career readiness.

Centre Operations & Administration

• Take responsibility for the effective, efficient and professional day-to-day operation of the Centre.
• Ensure classrooms, training materials, technology and other resources are available and properly managed.
• Maintain accurate records for enrolment, attendance, assessments, trainers, certificates, revenue and programme performance.

Financial & Performance Management

• Prepare the Centre’s annual operating, sales and revenue plan.
• Manage programme budgets and control costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability and cash collection.
• Evaluate the financial viability and market potential of programmes before launch.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Performance will be assessed against measurable KPIs, including:
• 100 students enrolled per GATE cohort
•  Four GATE cohorts successfully delivered annually
•  Minimum 400 GATE participants annually
•  Achievement of agreed monthly and annual revenue targets
•  Student enquiry-to-enrolment conversion rate
•  Number and value of corporate training programmes secured
•  Number and quality of strategic university and employer partnerships established
•  Programme completion rate
•  Student satisfaction and trainer quality ratings
•  Graduate internship and employment placement rate
•  Client satisfaction for corporate programmes
•  Timely invoicing and collection of programme fees
•  Programme profitability and Centre financial performance
•  Growth in repeat business, referrals and alumni engagement
•  Strength and effectiveness of the Centre’s employer network

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Education, Training & Development or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably involving training, education, business development, recruitment, professional services or corporate learning.
• Demonstrated experience in sales and business development is essential.
• Experience managing a training centre, academy, educational programme or professional development business would be a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships, generate revenue and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with universities, employers, young graduates or corporate clients would be advantageous.
• A track record of building new initiatives, growing programmes or developing markets would be highly valued.