Director Board of Trustees Secretariat

Esports Foundation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Esports Foundation is seeking a Governance Manager to oversee Board and Committee operations. This critical role entails improving governance frameworks and leading a team of Governance Officers.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in governance roles, fluent in English and Arabic, ensuring effective communication and compliance.

If you have strong leadership skills, a legal background, and a commitment to excellence, apply today!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in board secretariat, corporate governance, legal operations, or executive office roles within Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the Board and Committee governance framework.
• Ensure effective follow-up on Board decisions.
• Oversee Board meeting operations including planning and documentation.
• Manage communication between the Board and executive management.
• Lead and develop a team of Governance Officers.

Skills

Supporting Boards of Directors

Managing and developing teams

Governance frameworks knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Legal functions background

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization skills

Fluency in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the Board and Committee governance framework in line with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain the annual Board and Committee calendar, including meeting cadence, key milestones, and expected outputs aligned with committee charters.
• Ensure effective follow-up on Board and Committee decisions, resolutions, and delegated actions.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records of Board and Committee members, roles, mandates, and terms.
• Commission, review, and present governance, legal, and regulatory analyses or studies related to matters escalated to the Board or committees.
• Oversee the end-to-end operation of Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, documentation, approvals, and logistics.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality preparation of meeting minutes, resolutions, and action trackers.
• Ensure all delegations, directives, and decisions from the Secretary General and committees are properly documented, communicated, and tracked.
• Own the end-to-end development of Board materials, including co-creation and drafting of content with stakeholders, and have authority to return submissions that do not meet decision-readiness standards.
• Establish and enforce standards for confidentiality, document control, and information security across all Board-related materials.
• Act as the primary governance liaison for the Secretary General, Board members, Committee Chairs, CEO, and senior leadership.
• Coordinate closely with the Secretary General to schedule meetings, manage priorities, and ensure readiness for all Board and Committee engagements.
• Ensure clear, professional, and timely communication between the Board, committees, and executive management.
• Ensure full readiness of systems, tools, and devices used for Board and Committee meetings (e.g., board portals, secure document platforms, meeting technology).
• Oversee the secure receipt, logging, archiving, and dispatch of confidential correspondence to and from the Board, committees, and CEO.
• Continuously improve secretariat tools, templates, and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three Secretariat — Governance Officers.
• Set clear objectives, performance standards, and development plans for the team.
• Ensure consistent quality, accountability, and resilience across all secretariat activities.
• Act as an escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk governance matters.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field.

10+ years of experience in board secretariat, corporate governance, legal operations, or executive office roles within Saudi Arabia.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience supporting Boards of Directors or Boards of Trustees and multiple committees.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong exposure to governance frameworks, delegation of authority models, and board best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and judgment in handling confidential information.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior executives and board members.
• Background in legal functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Ability to operate calmly and effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.