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.
Due to restructuring, UNIHOLD is looking to recruit an MD - Bookshop and Press
Job Title: MD - Press & Bookshop
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The Role will manage the overall direction and coordination, for all aspects of the Business including strategic planning, internal organization, human resource and financial management. The aim of each subsidiary is to maintain and promote vigorous and sustainable growth based on delivering a high quality service to its clientele.
The challenges are fresh, the atmosphere is high energy and the growth opportunities are endless. Are you versatile and cool under pressure? Does your “can do” attitude prevail over a fast-paced work environment? We are on the look out for you.
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.
Experience Required
- 10 -14 years of industry experience: 4 years as part of management team
- Minimum years of industry experience: 8years
- success in a senior leadership role within a large scale environment
Qualification
- Degree in Production Management, Business Management, Economics.
- An MBA will be an advantage.
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
Application Closng Date
11th Novemebr, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online