Assistant Manager - Practical Training

Company Overview

The client is a private driving centre in Singapore established since 1983, specializing in training motorcycle and motorcar drivers. It promotes road safety through comprehensive driver education, including licensing, defensive driving, and refresher courses at its Woodlands multi-storey circuit.

Job Summary

Lead and manage the driving training department to achieve organizational goals by overseeing operations, guiding instructors, monitoring student progress, and driving continuous improvement in curriculum and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate departmental functions to achieve company goals and ensure seamless sectional collaboration
• Analyze current operations and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Schedule and facilitate meetings and training sessions with staff and stakeholders to support departmental objectives
• Support recruitment, training, and onboarding processes to build a competent instructor team
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings to management and stakeholders to inform decision-making
• Monitor and guide driving instructors in delivering curriculum content effectively to students
• Track student progress to ensure compliance with programme and TP testing requirements
• Communicate clearly and provide guidance to driving instructors to maintain teaching quality
• Create collaborative environments and conduct regular reviews with instructors to refine the driving curriculum
• Conduct comprehensive induction for new driving instructors covering all relevant curriculum aspects

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in training or business
• Experience managing a large team (preferably 4 to 8 years managing approximately 200 staff)
• Customer handling skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Resourcefulness and adaptability to change
• Ability to review and innovate work methods continuously
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills