Head, Corporate Services at a Leading Indigenous Oil, Gas, and Energy Company - Adventure Capital Group

Adventure Capital Group - Our client is a leading indigenous company in the Oil, Gas, and Energy industry, specializing in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) of Pipelines and Facilities is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Services

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Client Industry: Energy Services Industry

Position Overview

• The Head of Corporate Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across the organization’s corporate support functions.
• This role reports directly to the Managing Director (MD) while overseeing Business Support and Facility Management departments.
• The role is responsible for ensuring efficient service delivery, optimal resource utilization, and a professional work environment that is supporting the organization’s business objectives.
• This role serves as the primary authority for corporate services standards and vendor performance, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while enabling strategic and project execution objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Leading all Corporate Services activities in line with established corporate policies and business objectives.
• Providing leadership to Business Support (Front Desk, Travel Desk) and Facilities Management teams to deliver consistent, high-quality service across all locations.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling Corporate Services operations to ensure efficient use of resources and optimal service delivery.
• Establishing and enforcing corporate service standards, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance benchmarks.
• Building strong working relationships with third-party service providers and host communities to ensure reliability, quality, and value for money.

Core / Technical:

• Developing and implementing a Corporate Services strategy that enhances workplace efficiency, employee experience, and business continuity.
• Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and streamline administrative and facility operations.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate governance, HSE standards, and regulatory requirements relating to buildings, travel, and workplace services.
• Providing accurate reporting on service performance, costs, and operational risks.

Front Desk, Travel & Facilities Execution:

• Overseeing front desk operations to ensure professional visitor management, call handling, and corporate reception standards.
• Managing all corporate travel activities, including ticketing, accommodation, logistics, and cost control.
• Overseeing facilities management, including offices, accommodation, utilities, maintenance, cleaning, and security services.
• Approving and monitoring contracts, SLAs, and invoices for Corporate Services vendors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and value.
• Ensuring corporate assets, buildings, and workspaces remain safe, functional, and fit for purpose at all times.

Risk Mitigation & Business Continuity:

• Ensuring facilities, travel, and reception services are supporting safe operations and emergency
• preparedness.
• Maintaining contingency plans for office operations, staff movements, and critical services.
• Managing service provider risks to minimize disruptions to operations, stakeholder relationships, and
• corporate reputation.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field and an MBA or Master's Degree in a business-related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 – 12 years of experience in corporate services, stakeholder management, or external relations, preferably in the oil & gas or energy sector with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing corporate services, administration, facilities management, or related functions
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (Facilities Management, Administration, Logistics, or Hospitality Project Management etc.) is compulsory.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Budgeting and financial management.
• Expertise in facilities, travel & logistics, vendor and contract management.
• High professionalism, discretion, and proficiency in MS Office/enterprise systems.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online