Jobs at Bridgemead Limited

Role Summary

• The Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications will lead the Group's marketing, brand management, corporate communications, public relations, and reputation strategy across all subsidiaries.
• The role is responsible for strengthening the Group's market position, supporting commercial growth, enhancing stakeholder confidence, and positioning the company as a leading industrial and steel manufacturing brand in Nigeria and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's brand, marketing, and corporate communication strategy, ensuring consistent brand positioning and messaging across all subsidiaries and communication channels.
• Design and implement integrated B2B marketing campaigns that drive lead generation, product awareness, market activation, and support sales growth across the construction, infrastructure, government, and industrial sectors.
• Lead internal and external communications, including corporate announcements, annual reports, ESG communications, investor communication support, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage media relations, public relations, executive profiling, press releases, interviews, and thought leadership while strengthening the Group's reputation within the industrial sector.
• Oversee digital communications, including the corporate website, social media, digital campaigns, online reputation management, and brand sentiment monitoring.
• Plan and coordinate industry conferences, trade exhibitions, government engagements, investor events, and other strategic stakeholder communication activities to enhance brand visibility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Brand awareness and market perception
• Lead generation and campaign ROI
• Media share of voice and digital engagement
• Employee engagement
• Reputation and stakeholder confidence management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree is an advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, industrial marketing, brand management, public relations, or a similar role within manufacturing, industrial organizations, large corporations, or PR agencies.

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Role Summary

• The Group Head, Human Resources will provide strategic leadership for the Group's human capital function, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, and organizational development across all subsidiaries.
• The role ensures HR strategies align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, governance standards, and the Group's long-term growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's HR strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and business growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Drive talent management, leadership development, retention strategies, and succession planning to build a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, corporate governance requirements, HR policies, and regulatory standards while managing employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Oversee HR planning, budgeting, reporting, operational excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group.
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational transformation, culture development, and strategic change initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD is required.
• 10 - 20 years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility within manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, logistics, heavy industry, or conglomerate environments.

Key Competencies:

• Human Capital Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
• Performance & Reward Management
• Employee & Industrial Relations
• Organizational Development & Change Management
• HR Governance & Compliance
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking, Communication & Negotiation.

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Job Description

• The Group Company Secretary & Head, Corporate Governance serves as the principal governance adviser to the Board and Executive Management, providing strategic leadership for corporate governance, board affairs, statutory compliance, corporate secretarial services, shareholder relations, and governance oversight across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• The role ensures compliance with applicable laws, governance codes, and regulatory requirements while promoting transparency, accountability, ethical leadership, and effective Board decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Secretary to the Board and Board Committees by coordinating meetings, preparing Board calendars, agendas, Board papers, minutes, resolutions, and tracking implementation of Board decisions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Group's corporate governance framework, policies, Board charters, governance manuals, and governance standards across all subsidiaries while driving governance audits, compliance reviews, and best practices.
• Oversee all corporate secretarial activities, including statutory filings, maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records, company registrations, execution of legal documents, and coordination of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and shareholder meetings.
• Manage shareholder relations by coordinating communications, disclosures, shareholder approvals, investor governance initiatives, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and other applicable regulatory requirements by monitoring legislative changes, liaising with regulators, and advising management on governance implications.
• Lead Board development initiatives, including Director induction, governance training, Board effectiveness assessments, succession planning, and continuous governance improvement.
• Promote ethical conduct, corporate accountability, Code of Conduct compliance, whistleblowing, governance investigations, and a culture of integrity across the Group.
• Provide governance oversight across subsidiaries by monitoring governance compliance, supporting subsidiary Boards, coordinating governance reporting, identifying governance risks, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, Executive Management, regulators, shareholders, investors, legal advisers, auditors, and professional governance bodies while managing governance budgets and reporting governance risks to the Executive Management and Board.

Key Competencies

• Corporate Governance & Board Administration.
• Company Secretarial Practice.
• Corporate Law & Regulatory Compliance.
• Board & Shareholder Relations.
• Governance Auditing & Policy Development.
• Ethics, Risk & Corporate Accountability.
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management.
• Strategic Thinking, Leadership & Confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B), Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree (LL.M, MBA, MSc Corporate Governance, or related field) is highly preferred.
• Professional certification such as ICSAN/CGP, NBA, IoD, CCGP, or equivalent is required.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in corporate governance, board affairs, or company secretarial leadership within a manufacturing, mining, energy, financial services, conglomerate, or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of CAMA, corporate governance codes, statutory compliance, board administration, shareholder relations, and regulatory frameworks.

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Job Description

• The Group Executive Director, Strategy & Business Development will lead the Group's long-term growth agenda by driving corporate strategy, business development, mergers & acquisitions, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and investment initiatives across its manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, infrastructure, and related businesses.
• The role will work closely with the Board, GMD/CEO, and subsidiary leadership to enhance competitiveness, profitability, and sustainable growth across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's long-term strategic plan, annual business plans, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, leading regional expansion, developing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and revenue diversification initiatives.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, investment evaluations, commercial due diligence, negotiations, post-merger integration, and Board investment proposals.
• Establish strategic KPIs, monitor execution across subsidiaries, oversee portfolio optimization, resource allocation, and provide strategic performance reports to Executive Management and the Board.
• Build a market intelligence function through industry analysis, competitive benchmarking, market research, and strategic outlook reporting.
• Strengthen relationships with government agencies, regulators, investors, development finance institutions, and international partners while supporting investor relations and capital-raising initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Strategy & Business Development function, fostering innovation, succession planning, and continuous improvement across the Group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA in Strategy, Finance, Economics, International Business, Industrial Management, or a related field is required.
• Professional certifications such as CIoD, CFA, CIMA, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• 15 – 20 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 10 years in executive strategy, corporate development, business development, investment management, or corporate planning roles.
• Proven experience within Manufacturing, Steel, Mining, Infrastructure, Industrial Production, Energy, or Conglomerates, with strong exposure to business transformation, M&A, multi-business operations, African market expansion, investor relations, and capital raising.

Key Competencies:

• Corporate Strategy & Business Development.
• Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Investment Analysis & Financial Modelling.
• Strategic Planning & Business Transformation.
• Market Intelligence & Portfolio Management.
• Corporate Finance & Risk Assessment.
• Commercial Negotiation & Stakeholder Management.
• Executive Leadership & Change Management.
• Strategic Thinking, Innovation & Commercial Acumen.

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About the Role

• We are seeking an accomplished Group Executive Director, Finance (GED-F) to provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified Holdings Group operating in the steel manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors.
• Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will drive the Group's financial strategy, capital allocation, investment decisions, financial governance, and long-term value creation while partnering with the Board and Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Advise the GCEO and Board on financial implications of strategic decisions including capital projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, and market expansion.
• Lead group budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Oversee treasury, capital structure, liquidity, and financing activities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, tax, and corporate governance requirements.
• Drive enterprise-wide financial risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuations, M&A transactions, and investment appraisals.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, development finance institutions, and regulators.
• Build and mentor a high-performing Group Finance function while driving finance transformation and digitalization.
• Chair or co-chair the Group Risk Committee; report to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on financial risk exposure
• Manage relationships with banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and capital markets to secure competitive financing
• Oversee post-acquisition financial integration and value-realization tracking.
• Evaluate investment proposals from subsidiaries and recommend capital allocation priorities to the Board.
• Maintain full compliance with tax obligations, royalties, and statutory requirements across mining, energy, and manufacturing entities.
• Chair or co-chair the Group Risk Committee; report to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on financial risk exposure

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines
• MBA or Master's degree is an added advantage.
• ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• 18 - 25 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 8 years at Group CFO, Executive Director Finance, or equivalent executive level.
• Proven experience within heavy industries such as Steel Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Manufacturing.
• Strong experience managing finance within a multi-subsidiary or conglomerate structure.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, treasury, capital markets, project finance, and investment management.
• Experience engaging Boards, investors, financial institutions, and regulators.
• Exposure to cross-border operations, multi-currency environments, and dealings with DFIs (e.g., AfDB, IFC, Afreximbank) is highly desirable.

Required Competencies:

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Executive & Board-Level Stakeholder Management
• Corporate Finance & Capital Management
• Financial Governance & Risk Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & Team Development
• High Integrity and Sound Judgement.

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Role Summary

• The Group Head, Tax, Risk & Compliance will provide strategic leadership for the Group's tax, enterprise risk management (ERM), regulatory compliance, governance, and insurance functions across its steel manufacturing, mining, and energy businesses.
• The role is responsible for ensuring tax efficiency and statutory compliance, strengthening enterprise risk governance, maintaining ethical and regulatory standards, and advising Executive Management and the Board on tax, risk, and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's tax strategy, ensuring compliance with Nigerian and applicable international tax laws while optimizing tax efficiency across corporate income tax, VAT, WHT, transfer pricing, customs duties, royalties, sector-specific levies, and available tax incentives.
• Lead tax planning for major business decisions including mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, capital projects, cross-border transactions, and investment initiatives while managing tax audits, disputes, and relationships with FIRS, SIRS, Customs, and other regulatory authorities.
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), OECD/BEPS requirements, Master and Local Files, and monitor emerging global tax developments affecting the Group.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in line with ISO 31000/COSO standards, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, business continuity planning, crisis management, scenario analysis, and maintenance of the Group Risk Register.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, permits, and licence governing the group's steel manufacturing, mining, and energy operations including those issued by the Ministry of Mines & Steel Development, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Identify and pursue legitimate tax incentives, pioneer status benefits, free zone advantages, and investment allowances available to the group's industries under the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), Mining Act, and relevant regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, environmental, industry, and corporate governance regulations across the Group's manufacturing, mining, and energy operations, including regulatory filings, permits, licences, AML, Anti-Bribery & Corruption compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive a strong culture of ethics, governance, and compliance by managing the Group Code of Conduct, whistleblowing framework, compliance policies, staff training, and governance advisory to Executive Management and the Board.
• Oversee the Group's insurance programe, including policy renewals, risk financing strategies, claims management, and optimization of insurance coverage across all operations.
• Prepare Board reports, risk dashboards, compliance updates, and tax advisory papers while maintaining strong relationships with regulators, external auditors, legal advisers, consultants, and government agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Tax, Risk & Compliance team, establish performance standards, and strengthen compliance capabilities across all subsidiaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (minimum Second Class Upper). Master's degree (MBA, LLM, Taxation, Finance, or related field) is an advantage.
• Professional qualification such as CITN, ACA, ACCA, IRM or equivalent is mandatory. Additional certifications in Compliance (ICA, CAMS, etc.) are advantageous.
• 12–18 years' progressive experience in Tax, Enterprise Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large manufacturing, mining, energy, industrial, or conglomerate environment.
• Strong expertise in Nigerian tax laws, transfer pricing, enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities. Experience in at least two of the following sectors is highly preferred: Steel Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas, or Energy/Power.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory relationships, tax audits, external advisers, and Board-level reporting within a multi-subsidiary organization.
• Key Competencies:

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Regulatory & Corporate Governance
• Transfer Pricing & International Tax
• Business Continuity & Crisis Management
• Board & Executive Advisory
• Ethical Leadership & Integrity
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Team Development.