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