Centre Manager – Highly Respected Private College

About Your New Employer

• Join a leading and highly respected private higher education college, conveniently located in the heart of Dublin.
• Work in a stable, friendly team environment that supports over 1,000 international students yearly.
• The college is known for its modern facilities, global connections, and collaborative work culture.

About Your New Job

• As the Centre Manager, you will have single-point accountability for the day-to-day running of the Dublin centre, combining operational campus management with hands-on academic administration.
• You will supervise, train, and support a team of six staff as well as coordinate with academic and outsourced colleagues.
• Key responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing staff recruitment, induction, training, and development.
  • Managing student pre-arrival, registrations, timetabling, academic records and supporting assessment, exams, and student services.
  • Handling campus and facilities administration, event planning, cost management, and ensuring compliance.
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for student queries, student casework, and liaison across administration and academic staff.
  • Collaborating closely with the Dean and Programme Director, reporting to the London-based management team.
• You will play a key role in maintaining a welcoming, efficient, and high-performing campus environment where students and staff can thrive.

What Skills You Need

• Experience in senior academic administration, campus management, or student services within a private college, higher education, or similar environment is essential.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff, as well as familiarity with student records/timetabling systems or the ability to quickly learn relevant systems.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, confident handling sensitive student enquiries, and ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Commercial awareness with an aptitude for cost-saving initiatives and practical approach to facility oversight.

What's on Offer

• Salary: €50,000 – €60,000.
• Benefits include 20 days annual leave, statutory pension, large staff kitchen, and onsite amenities (fridge, vending machine, etc.).
• Be part of a friendly, supportive office team with opportunities for professional development.
• Centrally located, fully on-site role in Dublin 2; hours are typically 08:30–18:00 with some flexibility (including 1 early start per week with corresponding early finish).

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or send a copy of your CV to cgallagher@sigmar.ie for a confidential chat. Looking to hire urgently, with ideal start mid-September.  If you have a background in private colleges and want to join a thriving team, I would love to hear from you.