Head of Operations at Nigerian NewsDirect

NewsDirect Global Concepts Limited began publication of Nigerian NewsDirect, a weekly newspaper on Nov 29, 2010 with news from oil, gas, power, aviation, maritime, banking, education, capital market,entertainment, tourism, taxation and politics among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Oversight:

• Assume full responsibility for overseeing daily operations across all departments, ensuring that the organization runs effectively and efficiently. 
• Lead and cultivate a culture of discipline, high performance, and strategic alignment throughout the organization, motivating teams to achieve both short-term objectives and long-term goals.

Strategic and Operational Execution:

• Work closely with the GMD to translate the overarching vision into actionable operational plans and deliverables, aligning departmental goals with the company's strategic objectives. 
• Spearhead the execution of these plans across all departments, ensuring cohesion and synergy to optimize resources and drive growth, while regularly assessing progress and making adjustments as necessary.

Departmental Management:

• Oversee the essential functions of various departments and oversee administrative functions to support corporate needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Independently oversee the delivery of a minimum of 15 high-quality editions within a three-month timeframe. This includes setting clear performance milestones, monitoring progress, and implementing timely interventions to address any challenges that arise during the production cycle.

Inter-Office Operations:

• Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between the Operational HQ, Corporate HQ and branch offices by regularly shuttling between locations ensuring that operational standards and company culture are upheld across all locations.
• Sustain clear and effective internal reporting processes to keep all stakeholders informed about project statuses and operational developments. Additionally, serve as the company’s representative in external communications, ensuring the brand's values and strategies are effectively articulated to clients, partners, and the public.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: recruitment@newsdirectafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.