Director of Corporate Services

Job Title: Director of Corporate Services

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)

Job Summary

• As we continue to scale, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Corporate Services to build and lead the corporate function that enables our business to thrive.
• This is more than an operational role—it's an opportunity to shape the people, governance, systems, and infrastructure that will support the next phase of our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Corporate Services strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build scalable people, governance, procurement, and administrative frameworks from the ground up.
• Drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Establish policies, SOPs, and governance structures that promote operational excellence.
• Lead procurement strategy, vendor performance, and contract management to optimize cost and value.
• Partner with business leaders to improve productivity, culture, and organizational capability.
• Oversee legal compliance, risk management, regulatory obligations, and corporate governance.
• Champion digital transformation and process improvement across corporate functions.
• Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Lead:

• You will provide strategic leadership across:

• • Human Resources & People Strategy
• • Legal & Corporate Governance
• • Procurement & Vendor Management
• • Information Technology

• Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Management, or a related discipline.

• Master's degree (MBA, MHRM, MSc, or equivalent) is an advantage.

• Professional certifications such as CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, HRCI, CIPS, or related qualifications are highly desirable.

• 10–15 years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple corporate service functions.

• Experience within a creative, experiential, consulting, technology, media, or fast-paced service environment is highly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You are a strategic leader who:
• • Thinks commercially while driving operational excellence.
• • Builds high-performing teams and scalable systems.
• • Influences senior stakeholders and drives organizational transformation.
• • Demonstrates strong business acumen, executive presence, and sound judgment.
• • Thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments where innovation and agility matter.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.