Managing Director - University Press at the University of Lagos Holding Company (UNIHOLD)

Bradfield Consulting - Our client, The University of Lagos Holding Company (UNIHOLD) is a fully registered private limited liability company with several subsidiaries, including, University of Lagos Ventures Limited, University of Lagos Press & Bookshop Limited and the University of Lagos Pharmaceutical Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director - University Press

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Due to restructuring, UNIHOLD is looking to recruit an MD - Bookshop and Press to manage the overall direction and coordination, for all aspects of the Business including strategic planning, internal organization, human resource and financial management.

Functions

• Formulating and successfully implementing company policy;
• Ensure that defined corporate objectives are pursued;
• Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company;
• Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board;
• Reporting to the Managing Director of Uniholding on regular basis; Recruitment At The University Of Lagos Holding Company
• Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems;
• Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees;
• Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets;
• Taking remedial action where necessary and informing the Managing Director of Unihold of significant changes;
• Maintaining the operational performance of the company;
• Assuming full accountability to the Managing Director of Unihold for all company operations;
• Representing the company to major customers and professional associations;
• Building and maintaining an effective executive team;
• Look for opportunities for the expansion of the organisation;
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualification

• Degree in Production Management, Business Management, Economics.
• An MBA will be an advantage.
• Must have experience in a large printing press.

Experience Required

• 12 years of industry experience: 4 years as part of management team.
• Candidates should be very experienced in the management of a large workforce, multiple printing product lines and the operations and commercial sides of the business.
• Minimum years of industry experience: 8 years.
• success in a senior leadership role within a large scale environment.

Competency and Technical Skill Required
The Prospect must demonstrate:

• Good Communication Skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Process and result oriented, self-starter, with good analytical skills.
• Leadership.
• Highly developed leadership and general management skills.
• A strong lateral thinker whose natural default is to create and/or encourage innovative solutions to challenges and problems.
• Keen intellect and strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and pursue solutions swiftly.

Skills:

• Networking Skills.
• Product Knowledge.
• Feedback & Reporting skills.
• Management skills.
• Computer literate.

Remuneration
5m - 6m per annum + other attractive benefits and bonuses.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online