Centre Manager & Personal Assistant to Chief Learning & Innovations Officer

About the role

The National Institute of Education (NIE) seeks a dynamic Centre Manager who will also serve as Personal Assistant to the Chief Learning & Innovations Officer (CLIO). This hybrid role combines strategic administrative support with day‑to‑day office management, contributing to NIE’s AI in Education initiatives and the new Education Solutions and Engagement Centre.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic administrative support by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data for CLIO’s planning and decision‑making.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and internal guidelines for the Education Solutions and Engagement Centre.
• Manage CLIO’s role‑based email accounts, ensuring prompt and efficient communication.
• Support event planning, coordination, and execution of welfare programmes for CLIO’s units.
• Handle general administration and logistical tasks related to the AI in Education initiative.
• Oversee CLIO’s budget, procurement, inventory, and expenditure tracking, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
• Manage CLIO’s calendar, schedule meetings, arrange travel, and process claims and training requests.
• Coordinate with other PAs and senior leadership to provide seamless support across the institution.
• Provide secretariat support for committees chaired by CLIO, preparing reports, presentations, and related documentation.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in high‑level administrative and budget management.
• Ability to handle confidential records and communications with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills with a track record of coordinating events and senior‑level meetings.
• Proactive approach to supporting strategic initiatives and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills