Jobs at The People Practice

Job role

• Our client, a retail and corporate gifting industry is seeking a highly aggressive, results-driven Business Development Manager (B2B) with a proven ability to proactively initiate, negotiate, and close high-stakes, complex corporate deals.
• This is a pure "hunter" role.
• You will not be waiting for inbound leads; you will be proactively targeting, engaging, and closing high-value corporate accounts (Banks, Telcos, FMCGs, and Multinationals).
• You will be selling a dual-portfolio: the premium corporate gifting packages (Milestone, Onboarding, and Retirement bundles) and the internal innovative corporate gifting software.
• If you thrive on cold outreach, love navigating complex corporate hierarchies to reach decision-makers (HR Directors, Heads of Procurement) and are as comfortable selling a tangible luxury product as you are demoing a SaaS platform, this role is for you.
• You will be responsible for building out and mentoring a high-performing sales team, driving collective success while maintaining your own individual revenue targets.

Responsibilities
Outbound Prospecting & Deal Closure (The Hunt):

• Outbound Prospecting: Build and maintain a robust, high-value sales pipeline from scratch through cold-calling, networking, LinkedIn outreach, and direct field visits across the Lagos metropolis (Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Ikeja).
• Deal Closure: Identify and pitch directly to key corporate decision-makers (HR, Admin, Procurement, and C-Suite), demonstrating the tenacity to independently navigate and close complex sales cycles.
• Revenue Targets: Achieve and exceed quarterly revenue targets for both SaaS subscriptions and corporate gifting contracts.

Dual-Portfolio Selling (Products & SaaS):

• Corporate Gifting: Pitch and close high-volume corporate gifting contracts (e.g., end-of-year gifting, employee milestone packages, client appreciation bundles).
• Internal (SaaS): Conduct live software demonstrations of the platform, articulating its value proposition in automating and managing corporate gifting budgets and logistics.

Pipeline & Relationship Management:

• Pipeline Management: Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to close, utilizing the internal CRM tools to track all leads, activities, and conversion metrics.
• Relationship Management: Transition closed accounts smoothly to the account management/fulfillment teams while maintaining high-level relationship oversight for future upsells.
• Strategic Partnership: Develop executive-level relationships to position Celebrations as a strategic partner, not just a vendor.

Team Leadership:

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and provide strategic direction to a team of sales executives to drive performance and achieve collective sales targets.

Strategic Market Execution:

• Strategic Execution: Execute the Corporate Sales Strategy, specifically targeting large-scale distributions.
• Market Intelligence: Provide on-the-ground market intelligence and feedback to the executive team regarding competitor pricing, product demands, and SaaS feature requests.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of proven, quota-carrying B2B sales experience.
• Executive Presence: Proven experience in managing and nurturing private, C-suite level accounts.
• SaaS Savvy: Previous experience selling software/SaaS products, with a strong comfort level conducting technical product demos.
• The "Hunter" Mindset: A demonstrable track record of independently generating leads, overcoming objections, and closing high-ticket B2B deals.
• Corporate Network: An existing network of HR and Procurement professionals within the Lagos corporate sector is a massive advantage.
• Tech Literacy: Proficiency in modern CRM software (e.g., Odoo, Salesforce) and presentation tools.

Must have skills:

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.

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Job role

• Our client, a major stakeholder in the Energy Sector is looking to hire an Executive Assistant who will act as the strategic anchor for the organisation’s leadership and the COO.
• This role controls the flow of information, protects leadership time, and ensures that executive decisions are translated into immediate action.
• Operating at the intersection of public sector bureaucracy and corporate speed, you will manage day-to-day administrative complexity so leadership can focus entirely on key energy priorities.

Responsibilities
Calendar & Priority Management:

• Proactively triage meeting requests, resolve conflicting priorities, and build daily schedules that maximize productivity and minimize burnout.
• Act as the primary, polished point of contact for high-level external stakeholders; diplomatically triage access requests based on urgency and strategic alignment with the organisation's priorities.

Information Flow & Documentation:

• Draft, review, and dispatch sensitive correspondence. Ensure all incoming briefs and memos are summarized, flagged by priority, and routed appropriately.
• Prepare agendas, compile background briefing packs before meetings, take concise minutes, and ruthlessly track action items to completion.
• Maintain a secure, meticulously organized physical and digital filing system where critical government documents or project briefs can be retrieved instantly.

Operational Support:

• Provide agile administrative support to the COO, ensuring seamless alignment between the organisation's leadership’s schedule and wider office operational workflows.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting organization leaders or public figures, with an intimate understanding of official state protocols, hierarchies, and civil service sensitivities.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience supporting C-suite executives in high-pressure corporate environments.
• Power-user capabilities in productivity suites (Google workspace, Microsoft 365, advanced Outlook calendar management, SharePoint, and tracking tools).
• Strong project coordination skills; ability to independently follow up with team heads on tasks without leadership intervention.

Must have skills:

• Outstanding Verbal communication and presentation skills. 
• Exceptional writing.

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Job role

• Our client, a private executive office, is looking to hire an Executive Office Manager to provide comprehensive support to a senior executive across personal and business affairs.
• The role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives beyond the executive's day-to-day responsibilities.
• It exists to create the structure, momentum, and operational excellence required to advance the broader leadership agenda across governance, thought leadership, industry contribution, lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and personal legacy.
• This position requires exceptional judgement, intellectual curiosity, discretion and the ability to coordinate multiple long-term initiatives simultaneously.
• The candidate is expected to anticipate needs, connect ideas, drive execution and ensure that important initiatives never lose momentum.

Responsibilities
Executive Office & Strategic Planning:

• Serve as the operational lead for the Executive Office by coordinating strategic priorities across multiple areas.
• Maintaining an Executive Office dashboard of all strategic initiatives.
• Translating ideas into structured work plans with milestones and deliverables.
• Tracking progress across long-term projects.
• Preparing quarterly planning sessions and annual personal strategy reviews.
• Coordinating follow-up actions and ensuring accountability.
• Maintaining an integrated calendar aligned to strategic priorities rather than simply appointments.

Governance & Board Affairs:

• Coordinate responsibilities relating to board and governance appointments.
• Maintaining board calendars and annual work plans.
• Coordinating preparation for board meetings.
• Managing board papers and reference materials.
• Tracking governance actions and commitments.
• Maintaining records of board appointments and professional obligation
• Coordinating continuing governance education and certifications.

Thought Leadership & Intellectual Capital:

• Support the development and management of professional voice and intellectual contributions.
• Maintaining a repository of speeches, presentations and articles.
• Coordinating research for keynote presentations and panel discussions.
• Managing speaking engagements and conference participation.
• Tracking emerging themes relevant to financial markets, leadership and governance.
• Coordinating publication opportunities and professional content.
• Organising ideas into structured frameworks and reusable intellectual property.

Leadership Development & Learning:

• Coordinate long-term leadership development journey.
• Maintaining an annual learning roadmap.
• Coordinating executive education opportunities.
• Managing reading lists, research papers and learning notes.
• Tracking professional certifications and development goals.
• Coordinating coaching engagements and leadership programmes.
• Building and maintaining a searchable personal knowledge library.

Strategic Relationships & Network Stewardship:

• Support the intentional development of professional network.
• Maintaining a relationship management system.
• Tracking key interactions with senior stakeholders.
• Coordinating follow-up communications.
• Managing invitations, industry events and networking opportunities.
• Preparing briefing notes ahead of important meetings.
• Supporting meaningful relationship-building initiatives.

Special Projects & New Ventures:

• Coordinate strategic initiatives outside the formal employment like entrepreneurship ventures, Advisory engagements, Community and education initiatives, Research projects, Personal investment opportunities, Innovation concepts, Family office initiatives and Legacy and impact projects.
• Developing project plans.
• Conducting preliminary research.
• Coordinating external advisers.
• Tracking milestones.
• Preparing briefing documents.
• Ensuring execution remains on schedule.

Executive Communications:

• Provide high-quality executive support across strategic communications.
• Drafting executive correspondence.
• Preparing briefing notes.
• Coordinating presentations.
• Maintaining communication templates.
• Managing confidential documents.
• Preparing meeting summaries and action trackers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Postgraduate qualification or project management certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience supporting senior executives, entrepreneurs or principals with diverse portfolios.
• Experience in executive support, strategy, consulting, programme management, executive office or chief-of-staff environments will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

Must have skills:

• Exceptional judgement and integrity. 
• Absolute discretion with confidential information. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine love of learning. 
• Strong systems thinking and organisational capability. 
• Ability to simplify complexity into structured execution. 
• High emotional intelligence and professional maturity. 
• Calmness under pressure. 
• Initiative, ownership and follow-through. 
• A bias for action without sacrificing quality.

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Role Purpose

• The role acts as the central coordination point across teams, establishing operating rhythms, driving accountability, and ensuring resources, people, and processes are aligned to deliver the office mandate effectively.

Responsibilities
Office Operations & Execution:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Office of the CEO to ensure efficient and effective execution of priorities.
• Establish and maintain operating structures, workflows, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making processes across units under supervision.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives and ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase efficiency.

Financial Management:

• Oversee Finance functions across the organization.
• Manage organization budgeting, expenditure tracking, and administrative controls.
• Ensure operational spending aligns with approved budgets and applicable guidelines.
• Coordinate logistics and resource allocation to support office activities.

Strategic Coordination & Leadership Support:

• Manage prioritization and execution of the CEO's agenda and strategic commitments.
• Serve as a central coordination point across teams to maintain focus on key initiatives.
• Support preparation for executive meetings, briefings, reviews, and decision forums.
• Track actions and ensure follow-through across stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Government Coordination:

• Coordinate administrative engagement with government agencies, ministries, and relevant public institutions.
• Ensure alignment with federal procedures, protocols, and reporting expectations.
• Facilitate cross-agency collaboration where required to support delivery objectives.

HR & Operations:

• Design and implement a robust human resource strategy tailored to a high-performance executive office, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and continuous capability development.
• Establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all direct reports and unit heads, driving a culture of meritocracy and accountability.
• Oversee payroll administration, benefits, and employee engagement strategies to maintain high morale and retention in a high-pressure environment.
• Supervise physical security, facilities management, and digital infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted, secure, and remote-capable operations for the Office of the CEO.
• Manage office logistics, facilities, and supplies
• Coordinate the CEO's travel arrangements and motorcade logistics
• Oversee security coordination with relevant agencies
• Manage fleet, drivers, and transportation.
• Maintain office equipment and technology infrastructure
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement processes across the different teams (Projects, Office Admin etc) in the organization.

Legal & Corporate Governance:

• Ensure all operations, partnerships, and initiatives comply with relevant Nigerian laws, public procurement guidelines, and energy sector regulations (e.g., the Petroleum Industry Act - PIA, where applicable).
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and third-party contracts, managing external legal counsel where necessary.
• Ensure flawless secretariat support for board meetings, executive retreats, and ministerial briefing cycles. Maintain statutory records, board resolutions, and institutional memory.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational, legal, and reputational risks to the Office of the CEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy, or a highly related field.
• Certifications in project management or agile methodologies
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or Law (LL.M). 
• Active membership in relevant professional bodies.
• A minimum of 10–12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years serving in a senior operations capacity, management consulting, or as a Chief of Staff.
• Proven track record of directly managing multi-functional teams (spanning HR, Admin, Finance, and Legal) of at least 15 people.
• Direct experience owning and managing large-scale operational budgets with strict financial discipline and low variances.
• Hands-on experience navigating both corporate boardrooms (private sector) and government ministries, departments, and agencies (public sector / civil service structures).
• Direct experience working within the Nigerian energy sector (Oil & Gas, Power, or Renewable Energy).
• Previous success establishing a corporate Project Management Office (PMO) or leading an institutional transformation unit.

Must have skills:

• Skilled in mapping, documenting, and scaling complex workflows and compliance frameworks. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management 
• Highly tech-savvy with practical experience leveraging modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) 
• Polished written and verbal communication skills 
• Translates complex data, financial models, and legal briefs into actionable recommendations for CEO. 
• Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

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Job role

• Our client, a major stakeholder in the Energy sector is looking to hire a seasoned Finance Manager to run a tight financial ship.
• In this role, you will bridge the gap between maintaining the speed, accuracy, and tech-forward efficiency of a top-tier firm, while flawlessly navigating the strict regulatory landscape of Nigerian public sector finance.
• If you are a finance professional who thrives under pressure, prides themselves on clean audits, and knows how to navigate public treasury systems without breaking a sweat, this is your arena.

Role Purpose

• You will oversee and execute the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.
• Your mission is to ensure absolute financial integrity by managing payroll, processing vendor payments, maintaining bulletproof records, and preparing strategic budget defenses.
• You will ensure that every single naira allocated to each project is tracked, compliant, and deployed with maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities
Financial Operations and Treasury Management:

• Manage day-to-day transactions, expense claims, and vendor payments, ensuring they align strictly with approved budgets.
• Seamlessly handle all inflows, allocations, and disbursements through the Treasury Single Account system.
• Coordinate the accurate preparation, tax withholding, and timely disbursement of payroll for all office staff and consultants.

Budgeting and High-Level Budget Defense:

• Work closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff to project annual operational costs, consultant fees, and capital expenditures.
• Draft, structure, and package clear financial justifications and documentation for bilateral budget defenses with the relevant stakeholders.

Procurement and Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee and document all office procurements, ensuring absolute compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Establish and enforce rigorous internal control checks to prevent errors, double-payments, or unauthorized spending.

Reconciliations, Reporting and Audit:

• Deliver precise monthly bank and ledger reconciliations, ensuring all balances match by the fifth of every month.
• Keep the general ledger and physical or digital filing systems in a constant state of audit readiness. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for auditors and external independent reviewers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a highly quantitative business discipline.
• Certified member of a recognized professional accounting body (such as ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN).
• MBA or a Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Management, or Public Sector Treasury Management.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive post-qualification experience in financial management, displaying a robust track record in both structured corporate settings (e.g., multinational, advisory firm) and public sector environments.
• Direct, hands-on experience actively using the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) portals.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical budget papers and supporting senior leadership in bilateral budget defense sessions with federal government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
• Proven success leading end-to-end financial audits and acting as the primary focal point for external, independent, or federal regulatory auditors.
• Prior finance experience within a major energy developer, utility, public power body, or oil and gas regulatory framework.
• Deep working knowledge of the Nigerian Public Procurement Act and Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) guidelines, particularly concerning bids, contract documentation, and vendor thresholds.
• Solid grasp of Nigerian tax laws, including withholding tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, and their respective compliance processes in both private and public structures.
• Complete mastery of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, financial modeling, forecasting) and modern ERP/accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, SAGE).
• Outstanding capability to design, maintain, and digitize robust bookkeeping, transaction tracking, and voucher filing frameworks.
• Highly developed ability to synthesize intricate financial spreadsheets and regulatory text into clear, plain-language business narratives for non-finance executives.

Must have skills:

• Zero tolerance for financial indiscipline, double-payments, or unauthorized spending. 
• Methodical, highly precise approach, compliance trails, and payment verification. 
• Maintains absolute composure under tight regulatory deadlines and urgent transaction turnarounds.
•  A strong drive to identify operational bottlenecks in treasury, cash flow, or procurement.

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Job role

• Our client, a major stakeholder in the energy sector is looking to hire a brilliant, strategically minded Director of Communications to lead the development and execution of high-impact communications strategies.
• This individual will shape, own, and protect the public narrative around key initiatives, ensuring complex policies and programmes are communicated with clarity, credibility, and impact.
• This is not a passive, administrative communications role.
• You will be the architect of our public voice, translating complex energy regulations, infrastructure milestones, and economic policies into clear, compelling narratives that build public trust, engage international investors, and align key industry stakeholders.

Purpose

• You will own the organisation’s public narrative, media strategy, and stakeholder communications.
• Your job is to ensure that every press release, digital post, media appearance, and public statement is consistent, high-impact, and directly advances the administration’s energy agenda.

Responsibilities
Narrative Strategy & Brand Ownership:

• Develop a master communications strategy that aligns with national energy goals and clearly communicates reform milestones to local and international audiences.
• Draft and refine speeches, op-eds, briefing papers, and talking points for the CEO ensuring a consistent, authoritative, and accessible tone.
• Thoroughly brief and prepare the organisation's leadership. for press conferences, panel discussions, television appearances, and high-level international summits.

Media Relations & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with energy beat reporters, political editors, and international foreign correspondents.
• Write, pitch, and distribute press releases and media kits. 
• Manage inbound media requests with speed and precision.
• Coordinate messaging with other government agencies, ministries (such as Power and Petroleum Resources), and private sector partners to ensure a unified front.

Digital Presence & Content Engine:

• Oversee and modernize the organisation’s digital footprint, including the website, active social media channels (X, LinkedIn), and stakeholder newsletters.
• Supervise a Communications Officer and creative vendors to produce high-quality infographics, explainer video, and digital assets that simplify complex energy data.

Crisis & Reputation Management:

• Anticipate political, regulatory, or operational controversies and establish proactive response protocols.
• Lead the crisis communications war-room when issues arise, drafting clear, factual statements under tight deadlines to manage public sentiment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Energy/Environmental Policy, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Professional certifications from recognized public relations bodies (e.g., NIPR, CIPR, IABC).
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or political media relations. Experience managing communication strategies in highly regulated sectors (Energy, Finance, Infrastructure, or Telecoms) is highly desirable.
• Track record of executing modern, digital-first PR campaigns. You manage media like a business partner, relying on data, relationships, and rapid turnaround times rather than dry administrative memos.
• Hands-on experience managing high-profile PR crises where public and regulatory scrutiny was intense.
• Experience leading small, high-performing teams and managing external agencies or creative vendors.
• Network of strong relationships with local energy/business editors and international correspondents (e.g., Reuters, Bloomberg, Financial Times). 
• Proficiency in managing modern digital communications, including social media advocacy, video-driven storytelling, and website content management.
• Graphic design, basic video editing, or data visualization skills to make complex policy data visually intuitive.
• Multi-lingual capability (fluency in major local languages to aid localized community engagement) is an advantage.

Must have skills:

• Government Relations: Deep knowledge of public policy, bureaucracy, and disclosure rules. 
• Exceptional Executive Writing 
• Outstanding Verbal communication and presentation skills. 
• Media & Speaker Prep: Experienced in preparing senior officials for live TV, panels, and summits. 
• Tactical skill in neutralizing misinformation and proactively steering public narratives.

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Job role

• Our client, one of Nigeria’s major conglomerates, is looking to hire a Head Portfolio Value Creation who will be responsible for driving value creation, strategic growth, and execution oversight across the organisation’s portfolio companies and strategic investment platforms.
• Reporting directly to the CIO, the role serves as the organisation’s day-to-day portfolio engagement lead, partnering with portfolio company leadership teams to accelerate growth, improve operational performance, strengthen accountability, and maximise long-term shareholder value creation.
• The Head, Portfolio Value Creation will lead strategic planning oversight transformation execution, performance management and business improvement initiatives across the portfolio while also supporting also supporting the evaluation, execution and integration of new investment and strategic business platforms.
• This role requires a commercially astute, execution-oriented leader with the credibility to engage senior business leaders, challenge assumptions, drive accountability, and deliver measurable outcomes across diverse businesses.

Responsibilities
Portfolio Value Creation & Strategic Execution:

• Drive value creation initiatives across the organisation’s portfolio companies, with clear accountability for execution and measurable performance improvement.
• Work with portfolio company leadership teams to support growth, operational improvement, and long-term value optimisation.
• Coordinate and track strategic initiatives, transformation programmes, and key business priorities across portfolio companies.
• Support execution oversight of strategic and operational improvement initiatives to ensure timely delivery and alignment with shareholder objectives.
• Monitor implementation of agreed management action plans and follow through on key deliverables and outcomes.

Portfolio Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Serve as the organisation’s principal day-to-day portfolio engagement lead across assigned portfolio companies.
• Build strong, credible working relationships with portfolio company MDs, executive teams, and key stakeholders to drive alignment and performance.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to portfolio company leadership while maintaining appropriate shareholder oversight and accountability.
• Escalate material performance issues, execution delays, or governance concerns to the CIO with clear recommendations for intervention.
• Lead regular portfolio engagement and business performance review discussions.

Strategic Planning & Business Performance:

• Lead portfolio company strategic planning, annual business review, and performance management processes.
• Review, challenge, and refine strategic plans, growth assumptions, operational priorities, and capital deployment proposals.
• Own performance monitoring across assigned portfolio companies, ensuring robust tracking against agreed financial, operational, and strategic targets.
• Analyse business performance, identify gaps to plan, and drive interventions to improve outcomes.
• Support development of shareholder perspectives and strategic recommendations for portfolio boards and investment leadership.

Transformation & Business Improvement:

• Design and drive transformation programmes across portfolio companies to improve commercial performance, operational effectiveness, organisational capability, and strategic execution.
• Lead cross-functional business improvement initiatives in collaboration with management teams and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Ensure transformation initiatives are properly structured, governed, tracked, and delivered within agreed timelines.
• Drive a culture of accountability, execution discipline, and performance improvement across active portfolio engagements.

Investment Evaluation & Portfolio Integration:

• Support investment evaluation, due diligence, transaction execution, and strategic assessment of new investment opportunities.
• Assess operational value creation opportunities, execution risks, integration considerations, and strategic fit for prospective investments.
• Lead post-investment integration planning and execution support where required to accelerate value capture.
• Support investment thesis validation through operational and commercial due diligence.

New Business & Platform Development:

• Support the development, launch, and scaling of new strategic business initiatives and investment platforms across the Group.
• Develop business plans, execution frameworks, and operating models for new ventures where required.
• Coordinate key internal and external stakeholders involved in strategic business initiatives.

Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare high-quality portfolio performance updates, strategic reviews, investment committee materials, and management reports.
• Participate actively in portfolio governance forums, investment reviews, and strategic decision-making processes.
• Work closely with the broader IPM team, including portfolio management, investment, and analytical resources, to drive execution and value creation outcomes.
• Ensure disciplined reporting, escalation, and governance across active portfolio engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Strategy, Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 12-15 years’ relevant experience across portfolio management, operations leadership, strategy execution, transformation, private equity portfolio operations, consulting, investment management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience driving measurable value creation, transformation, or operational improvement in complex businesses.
• Strong track record of working with senior leadership teams to drive strategic execution and business performance.
• Experience across multi-business, conglomerate, portfolio, or investment-led environments strongly preferred.
• Exposure to investment evaluation, due diligence, and post-investment value creation is desirable.
• Experience influencing senior executives, boards, or shareholders in high-accountability environments.

Must have skills:

• Governance and stakeholder management 
• Business diagnostics and problem solving 
• Performance management 
• Portfolio value creation 
• Business transformation Strategic planning and execution 
• Commercial and financial acumen Investment and transaction understanding 
• Operational improvement.

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Job role

• Our client, a top-tier co-educational secondary school in Nigeria, is seeking a Human Resource Manager who is responsible to the CEO and Executive Directors to manage issues relating to employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and other areas of HR. 

Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Put in place a proper process to ensure that all HR activities are standardised.
• Ensure that the appropriate testing process is in place for recruitment across the organization for transparency
• Ensure recruitment targets are met, and that Recruitment administration and processes fully live up to Corporate HR standards.
• Communicates performance management system & process
• Conducts needs analysis studies and confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs.
• Work with the top management of the organization to identify & plan the development of staff with high potential to ensure fast track growth for such staff to facilitate retention.
• Is responsible for working with line managers & senior management on annual compensation actions & in developing a proper policy & approach to guide these actions
• Conducts moderate to complex job pricing and market analyses. This involves participating in industry or regional surveys or conducting customized surveys.
• Based on market conditions, makes recommendations for adjustments to the Salary scales at least annually if applicable.
• Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, both newly created and those that require updating and revisions.
• Provides leadership and direction with respect to the company’s performance management system. Ensures performance appraisals are completed as required, in accordance with policy, and assists managers and supervisors in their preparation whenever required.
• Direct & control the Operations aspect of the HR function to ensure that it provides cost effective & timely services across the organization
• Ensure through advice & monitoring that HR policies are implemented consistently, & that the core values of the company with regard to people are upheld
• Advise all employees on the HR & employee relations policies.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in human resources, business administration, behavioural science, or social science. A postgraduate qualification in HR is preferable
• Requires 10 - 15 years’ experience in general human resources or related work in the Educational or hospitality industry.
• Must be familiar with labour and employment law and practices.
• Must have sound knowledge in various local and international human resources standards in the areas of compensation, employee relations, general benefits, employment and staffing practices, and organizational development.
• Requires knowledge to review and interpret survey and other data.
• Must have demonstrated leadership and management skills in recruitment, plugging HR gaps, setting and effective tracking of KPIs.
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees, including top, middle and supervisory levels of management.

Must have skills:

• Requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. 
• Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork. 
• Have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyse data. 
• Handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
•  Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of a local language will be a definite advantage. 
• Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company.

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Job role

• Our client, a top-tier co-educational secondary school in Nigeria, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager whose responsibility is to assist in coordinating, managing, and overseeing the school's fiscal affairs, supporting budget development, financial planning and reporting, payroll, taxation, capital management, operational data analysis, and other financial management programs.
• Serve as a key finance leader, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while supporting the CFO in strategic financial decisions, including capital raising and debt management.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight & Support: Assist in managing the school's financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, payroll processing, taxation, capital management, and debt financing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Operational Data Analysis: Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings. Collaborate with other departments to interpret data and drive informed decision-making in both operational and financial planning.
• Tax Compliance & Liaison: Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns, remittance of statutory payments, and implementation of tax-efficient strategies. Liaise with tax authorities, respond to queries, and manage tax audits or assessments. 
• Capital Management & Debt Raising: Assist in the planning, strategy, and execution of capital raising activities, including debt financing, to support the school’s long-term growth and infrastructure needs. Work with the CFO to assess financial markets, structure debt deals, and maintain relationships with lenders and investors.
• Team Coordination: Support the direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff responsible for payroll, budget, finance, and accounting functions. Provide guidance to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Collaborate with the CFO and executive leadership to develop financial strategies, forecasts, and improvement initiatives aligned with the school's objectives.
• Budget Management: Support the development, review, and monitoring of the annual budget, including collecting and disseminating data, overseeing resource allocation, and preparing budget reports for stakeholders.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Assist in financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring timely preparation of financial reports, periodic forecasts, and adherence to audit, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Audit Coordination: Work closely with auditors, oversee responses to audit findings, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including board members, school leadership, parents, tax authorities, financial institutions, and community groups, to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Policy & Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies, administrative guidelines, and process enhancements to improve financial efficiency, transparency, and capital management.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Provide leadership and support to finance staff, conducting performance evaluations, mentoring team members, and promoting professional growth.
• Strategic Participation: Serve on workgroups, committees, and project teams that support financial initiatives and school-wide strategic goals.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the CFO or executive leadership.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Accounting or Finance, ACA/ACCA/MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years accounting & finance experience.
• ICAN certification
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statement
• Highest level of integrity, excellence & creativity
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigerian Taxation Laws
• Knowledge of Xero accounting ERP and ability to use the entire MS Office suite will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees, including top, middle and supervisory levels of management. 

Must have skills:

• Excellent multi-tasking abilities 
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors and clients 
• Must have demonstrated leadership and management skills.

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Job role

• Our client, one of Nigeria’s major conglomerates, is looking to hire an Administrative Specialist, who will provide administrative coordination and support for Abuja office and residence.
• The ideal candidate will provide protocol and logistics support for staff coming to Abuja, act as a contact person for consular-related matters and general support/point of contact for Abuja tasks.

Responsibilities
Administration:

• Manage the relationship with admin vendors, ensuring compliance with agreed service levels agreements and deliver value to the company.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations. 
• Manage vehicles ensuring proper fuelling, maintenance, insurance, renewal of vehicle papers and issue resolution through effective supervision of drivers.
• Manage operations and payment of expenses at the Chairman’s residence ensuring the residence is maintained at the highest quality.
• Assists with delivery of strategic documentation to government parastatals as and when needed.
• Act as a liaison with government agencies and facilitate timely access/processing of relevant regulatory approvals with government bodies/agencies as required.

Protocol & Logistics:

• Assist with check in and meeting of key executives and staff visiting Abuja.
• Maintain effective relationships at the airport.
• Ensure all necessary payments are made to facilitate smooth airport logistics.
• Coordinate and assists with check in etc. for hotel stay for key executives and staff.
• Ensure timely payment of all travel related expenses.
• Ensure timely airtime payment.
• Serve as liaison between the Group and key embassies/consular offices.
• Support on immigration matters.
• Assist with flight booking
• Monthly coordination of weekend allowance payment for drivers
• Oversee the Abuja staff (drivers and cleaners)
• Oversee consumable restocks and replenishment

General:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the departmental head.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification of HND/BSc.
• Minimum of one years (2) post degree experience in Admin related field.

Must have skills:

• Highly proactive, assertive and results driven 
• Willingness to take personal responsibility
•  Organised 
• Creative problem solver 
• Ability to work under pressure.

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Job role

• Our client, one of Nigeria’s major conglomerates, is looking to hire an Associate Commercial will play a key role in enabling the Group’s commercial transactions and supporting business growth.
• The role involves providing practical and solutions-oriented advice on contracts, structuring deals, negotiating terms, and ensuring alignment with both legal requirements and the Group’s strategic objectives.
• The Associate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to advance the Group’s commercial interests while effectively managing risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and legal support across the Group to drive transactions, business initiatives, and partnerships while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support deal structuring, contract negotiation, and transaction execution to enable timely and commercially sound decision-making.
• Draft, review, and advise on agreements, contracts, and other transaction documents, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and risk appetite.
• Work with business units to develop and implement frameworks, policies, and processes that support efficient commercial operations.
• Monitor and assess changes in laws, regulations, and market practices that may impact commercial activities, providing recommendations to safeguard and advance the Group’s interests.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and other advisors to ensure value-adding and commercially focused support.
• Provide actionable insights and opinions on commercial matters, including structuring options, dispute resolution strategies, and regulatory considerations.
• Actively participate in project teams and cross-functional initiatives, contributing commercial and legal expertise to achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new initiatives, investments, and projects.
• Perform any other tasks as may be delegated by the General Counsel

Qualifications

• First degree in Law (LL.B).
• Admission to the Nigerian Bar with valid registration at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ post-call experience in commercial/transactional law, investment advisory
• In-house counsel experience a plus with strong exposure to deal-making and commercial structuring
• Solid understanding of commercial transactions, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in deal structuring, contract drafting, and negotiation.

Must have skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial awareness. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and deliver within deadlines 
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.