Administrative Team Lead

Administrative - Team Lead

Location: Delhi (preferred) / Bengaluru
Experience: 6 – 10 years
Work Arrangement: Monday to Friday with a hybrid work model (3–4 days working from
the office).

Occasional travel may be required to support events, leadership visits or
operational coordination.

About Rocket Learning
Rocket Learning is a mission-driven organisation working to transform early childhood
education in India by partnering with governments and communities to strengthen the
public education system. Through technology, data and community engagement, we
support Anganwadi workers and families across hundreds of districts to improve early
learning outcomes.
At Rocket Learning, we are a team of passionate people from diverse backgrounds
committed to solving complex challenges at scale. We work in a collaborative, fast-
moving environment where initiative, ownership and curiosity are encouraged.
Working at Rocket Learning offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful social
impact while building strong professional skills in a dynamic and fast-growing
organisation.

Role Overview
The Administrative Team Lead will support workplace operations and administration for
Rocket Learning across India, managing a team of Administrative Officers while actively
coordinating day-to-day administrative activities. The role ensures efficient facilities
management, smooth workplace operations and strong vendor partnerships across
offices.
Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, the role coordinates travel,
events, facilities and administrative processes to support a safe and well-organised work
environment. This is a hands-on role requiring both team leadership and direct execution
in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation, with a focus on continuously improving
administrative practices.

Key Result Areas

• Efficient and well-managed workplace and facilities operations across offices
  
• Strong employee safety practices and compliance with organisational policies
  
• Effective vendor partnerships, procurement processes and contract management
  
• Well-managed administration budgets, expenses and operational systems
  
• Smooth coordination of organisational events and leadership engagements
  
• Strong administrative support and effective team management
  

Key Responsibilities

• Travel, Events & Organisational Engagements: Coordinate and manage travel logistics, internal meetings, stakeholder engagements, national events and organisational gatherings.
  
• Workplace Operations & Facilities Management: Manage day-to-day office operations including infrastructure, maintenance, utilities and space planning while supporting improvements in workplace efficiency.
  
• Vendor Governance & Procurement: Manage vendor partnerships including selection, negotiation, contract management and service delivery, end to end procurement processes.
  
• Financial Management: Track administration budgets, expenses and financial processes in coordination with the Finance team, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
  
• Workplace Experience, People Partnership: Partner with the People & Culture team to support people processes, workplace experience initiatives and organisational events.
  
• Administrative Leadership & Team Management : Lead and mentor Administrative Officers across locations, providing guidance, coordinating responsibilities and contributing to team development while also handling operational tasks directly.
  
• Stakeholder & Leadership Support: Work closely with leadership and cross- functional teams to provide responsive administrative coordination and support.
  
• Compliance & Operational Effectiveness: Maintain administrative documentation, ensure compliance with organisational and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Background
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Facilities Management or a
related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

• 6 –10 years of experience in administration, facilities or corporate services roles
  
• Atleast 1–2 years of experience managing and supervising a team
  

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capability
  
• Vendor negotiation and contract management expertise
  
• Strong planning, coordination and execution skills
  
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
  

Languages
Fluency in English and Hindi or Kannada is required. Knowledge of an additional regional
language will be an added advantage.

Critical Factors for Success

• A proactive professional who takes ownership and enjoys making things run smoothly
  
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  
• Curious about evolving workplace practices and motivated to improve how things work
  
• A collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, reliability and follow-through
  
• Comfortable balancing team leadership with hands-on execution
  
• Motivated by Rocket Learning’s mission and excited to contribute to meaningful impact
  
  

Rocket Learning is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.