Centre Head

12 hours ago

Pune, India LCF (Lighthouse Communities Foundation) Full time

Role Overview:

The Centre Head will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation and management of the Lighthouse Program at their assigned location. This leadership role requires a highly motivated and passionate individual who is committed to driving impact among underprivileged youth. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong people and stakeholder management skills to ensure successful program delivery and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:Program Implementation & Coordination:

  • Lead the execution and monitoring of the Lighthouse Program at the assigned centre.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational goals and programmatic milestones.

Placement & Livelihood Sustainability:

  • Drive student placements through regular engagement, resume review, interview preparation, industry expert sessions, and employer connections.
  • Collaborate with the Placement Manager to identify and generate new job opportunities.
  • Map and leverage local economic opportunities for student placements.

Team & Centre Management:

  • Ensure smooth daily operations of the centre, including maintaining a positive and professional culture.
  • Supervise centre team including planning, timesheet tracking, task delegation, and performance reviews.
  • Provide mentorship and quarterly performance feedback to team members, ensuring high engagement and low attrition.
  • Identify skill gaps and coordinate capacity building with Cluster Head and HR.

Data Management & Reporting:

  • Oversee accurate and timely data entry across digital platforms.
  • Ensure adoption and usage of the Youth Connect Portal and other Lighthouse technologies.
  • Submit monthly reports on program activities, outcomes, and challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including local government officials (MLAs, Corporators), donors, corporate partners, skilling and placement organizations, community leaders, and volunteers.
  • Represent the organization confidently in public forums and partnership meetings.

Administrative & Asset Management:

  • Manage all centre-related assets, infrastructure, and administrative functions.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Postgraduate degree (MSW or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in program implementation, preferably in the skilling, education, or livelihood sector.
  • Proven experience in managing teams (4–7 members) and delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi (written and verbal).
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders across government, donors, and corporate sectors.
  • Familiarity with operating and managing training or community centres.
  • Comfortable with public speaking and making presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and multitask in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
  • Strategic thinking with a result-oriented approach.
  • High digital literacy: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Google Workspace, and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet).
  • Adaptable, open to experimentation, and willing to learn.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should email their updated resume to with the subject line:
"Centre Head – Pune"

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹45, ₹58,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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