Chief Executive Officer at a Leading and Highly Reputable K-12 and Higher Education Group - Human Capital Partners

Human Capital Partners - Our client, a leading and highly reputable K-12 and Higher Education Group in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Education (K-12 & Higher Education)

Summary

• We are seeking to appoint an experienced, visionary, and commercially astute Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership across its educational and operational ecosystem.
• The successful candidate will report directly to the Chairman of the Governing Board and will be responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and financial sustainability (P&L ownership) while maintaining the high pedagogical standards the group is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the articulation, development, and implementation of strategic plans towards the achievement of the group's goals.
• Create, communicate, and implement the group vision, mission, and overall direction.
• Oversee the internal operational activities of the group in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans.
• Provide guidance and periodic reports to the Board, as may be required.
• Define and agree on group goals and performance objectives with the Director of Education and assess performance against defined objectives.
• Promote good governance, as well as provide leadership and guidance to other executive leaders across the group.
• Participate in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the group’s reputation and potential for success.

Requirements

• Passion for education and a commitment to serving children.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive, as well as a track record of business, financial, and organizational performance.
• Proven experience managing and leading high-performing teams and schools, including strategic development and operations.
• Proven leadership, negotiating, and influencing skills.
• Excellent strategic networking, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate to different internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-honed skills to persuade, influence, as well as manage and sustain effective relationships.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: executivesearch@hcp-ng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: The role is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and all applications and conversations will be treated in strict confidence.