Strategic Board & Committee Secretary - Education Sector

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leading Education Management Company in Riyadh is seeking a Board Secretary to coordinate board activities, manage governance records, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will serve as the primary liaison between the board, committees, executive management, and stakeholders.

The role focuses on meeting planning, minutes, action tracking, confidentiality, and proficiency with MS Office and board-management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Board secretariat, governance, legal affairs, or related function.
• At least 5 years direct experience working with Boards of Directors and Board Committees.
• Experience in a listed company, joint-stock company, or large organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and Board operating practices.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Board and committee meeting agendas in coordination with the Chairman, committee chairs, and executive management.
• Issue meeting invitations and distribute relevant documents within the required timelines.
• Organize and coordinate in-person and virtual Board and committee meetings.
• Prepare accurate meeting minutes and document resolutions, recommendations, and assigned actions.
• Communicate approved decisions to the relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Follow up on the implementation of Board and committee resolutions.
• Prepare periodic reports on completed, outstanding, and delayed actions.
• Maintain official Board and committee records, minutes, resolutions, and governance registers.
• Review and update Board and committee charters, policies, and procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable governance, legal, and disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate communication between Board members, committees, and executive management.
• Ensure the confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive Board information.
• Provide Board members with the necessary information and documentation to perform their duties effectively.
• Coordinate orientation, training, and awareness programs for Board and committee members.
• Recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Board and committee operations.

Skills

Board governance

Stakeholder management

Documentation & records

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Board meeting-management systems

Job description

The Leading Education Management Company in Riyadh is seeking a Board Secretary to coordinate board activities, manage governance records, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will serve as the primary liaison between the board, committees, executive management, and stakeholders.

The role focuses on meeting planning, minutes, action tracking, confidentiality, and proficiency with MS Office and board-management systems.