Head, Corporate Services

Job Purpose

• The Head, Corporate Services is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all corporate support functions across Group, including administration, facilities management, protocol and logistics, procurement, vendor management, and general office services.

• The role ensures that all subsidiaries and the Group Head Office are supported by efficient, cost-effective, and well-governed corporate services, enabling the smooth running of business operations and a professional working environment for staff and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Services Strategy: Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for administration, facilities, procurement, and logistics across the Group, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all subsidiaries.
• Facilities & Office Management: Oversee the maintenance, safety, and functionality of all Group office premises and facilities, ensuring a professional, secure, and well-equipped working environment.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead procurement of goods and services for the Group, ensuring competitive pricing, quality standards, and timely delivery; manage vendor relationships and contracts, and ensure adherence to procurement policy.
• Protocol & Logistics Oversight: Supervise the Group's protocol, travel, and logistics functions, including executive travel, fleet/driver management, and hospitality for official visitors and events.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage the Corporate Services budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services and monitoring expenditure against approved limits.
• Health, Safety & Security: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards across all Group premises, coordinating with security personnel and relevant regulatory bodies as required.
• Contract & Lease Administration: Oversee lease agreements, service contracts, insurance, and other administrative/legal documentation relating to Group properties and assets.
• Event & Board Meeting Support: Coordinate logistics for Group management meetings, board meetings, retreats, and corporate events across subsidiaries.
• Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and develop the Corporate Services team, including admin officers, protocol/logistics staff, drivers, and facilities personnel, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Cross-Subsidiary Coordination: Serve as the central point of contact for corporate services needs across all Sewa Group subsidiaries, ensuring standards are applied consistently Group-wide.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports to the Group Head Office/Executive Management on corporate services performance, costs, risks, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Estate Management, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., IFMA, CIPS, PMP) is an advantage.
• 8–10 years' experience in administration, facilities, procurement, or corporate services, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Prior experience managing corporate services across multiple business units, subsidiaries, or locations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to manage a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple work-streams across locations simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and vendor/contract management skills.
• Sound budgeting and cost-control skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment, particularly in handling executive logistics and confidential matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management, board members, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with facilities/procurement management systems.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure or during emergencies.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Group Head Office, Executive Management Team, HR, Finance, Department/Unit Heads across all Sewa Group subsidiaries, Protocol/Logistics Officer, and Corporate Services team.
• External: Landlords/property managers, vendors and suppliers, facility maintenance contractors, insurance providers, regulatory and security agencies.

Work Conditions:

• Standard office hours, with flexibility required to respond to facility emergencies, executive logistics needs, or events outside standard hours.
• Role requires regular travel between Group offices and subsidiary locations.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

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