Admin Manager

Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is a leading consultancy, training, and development institute, certified across multiple industries in which we operate. We are dedicated to supporting Public and Private Organizations, Oil & Gas companies and their host communities, Manufacturing and Production firms, Energy providers, Hospitality businesses, and Educational institutions. Our mission is to bridge skills gaps, provide expert guidance on emerging upskilling needs, and develop human resource capacity in line with global best practices and standards. By aligning workforce development with organizational goals and facilitating technology transfer, we help institutions achieve sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State (with oversight across Lagos and Warri branches)

Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required) Reporting To: Chief Training Officer Grade Band: Grade 8 (AMIII)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Admin Manager to provide strategic and operational administrative leadership across our regional centres (Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Warri). You will be responsible for streamlining operational workflows, enforcing institutional SOPs, driving multi-site vendor and procurement performance, overseeing fleet and facility maintenance, and providing end-to-end administrative support for our technical training operations and corporate logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Site Administrative Leadership: Direct day-to-day administrative operations, facilities management, and regional team supervision across Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Warri branches. Vendor & Procurement Management: Lead vendor selection, negotiate contracts, enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and execute cost-effective office procurement and inventory controls. Training Operations Support: Oversee trainee registration documentation, attendance administration, feedback tracking, and the production, acquisition, and distribution of course materials. Logistics & Fleet Administration: Manage corporate fleet operations, vehicle maintenance schedules, fuel utilization, executive travel, flight/hotel bookings, and corporate hospitality. Policy, SOPs & Governance: Formulate and rollout departmental SOPs, enforce organizational compliance, maintain security protocols, and coordinate internal/external communications.