About this role
Valentori Group
Valentori Group is a forward-thinking African holding company committed to building strong, scalable, and future-ready enterprises.
Group Operations & Administration Manager
- Job Type Full Time , Onsite
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 5 - 8 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Administration / Facilities , Human Resources / HR
- Salary Range KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month
- Valentori Group is seeking a highly organized, proactive and results-driven Operations & Administration Manager to oversee the Group's daily operations, coordinate office and field teams, manage administrative processes and strengthen operational efficiency across our businesses.
- We are looking for a hands-on professional who can manage people, coordinate multiple assignments, enforce accountability and ensure operations run smoothly with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee daily administrative and operational activities across Valentori Group companies.
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Coordinate fundis, technicians, installers and subcontractors across multiple project sites.
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Plan workforce deployment, monitor attendance and coordinate field-team logistics, including transport and accommodation.
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Supervise office staff, follow up assignments and ensure departmental accountability.
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Coordinate HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, leave management, employee records, performance reviews and disciplinary documentation.
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Work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Finance and Sales to ensure seamless coordination of activities.
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Monitor operational workflows, deadlines and compliance with company policies.
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Ensure effective utilization of Zoho People, Zoho Projects and other company management systems.
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Oversee office administration, facilities, equipment and general workplace operations.
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Prepare daily operational updates, weekly performance reports and recommendations for management.
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Identify operational inefficiencies, anticipate challenges and implement practical improvements.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Operations Management or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in operations, administration or HR management.
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Previous experience coordinating field teams, technicians, contractors or artisans is a strong advantage.
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A background in Human Resource Management is highly preferred.
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Experience in construction, interior design, fit-outs, facilities management or related industries will be an added advantage.
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Proficiency in Zoho applications, ERP systems or similar business management software is desirable.
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Key Competencies
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Strong leadership, coordination and people-management skills.
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Excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to manage multiple teams, assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
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Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
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High levels of integrity, discretion, professionalism and accountability.
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Ability to make sound operational decisions and work independently.
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Results-oriented, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
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What We Are Looking For
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We want someone who takes ownership, anticipates problems and gets things done.
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The successful candidate should be equally comfortable coordinating professional office teams, managing fundis on project sites, handling staff matters and maintaining operational discipline.
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