Group Company Secretary – Board Governance

About the role

OMNIYAT is looking for an experienced Group Company Secretary to support the Chairman’s Office and Board of Directors. This senior position sits at the heart of the Group’s governance framework, ensuring that board operations meet the highest professional standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Board and shareholder meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and distribution of materials.
• Attend Board meetings and produce accurate minutes, resolutions, and decision records.
• Track and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain governance calendars, statutory registers, compliance trackers, and corporate records.
• Handle formal communications with investors, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Review shareholder, JV, financing, and investment agreements to extract obligations and create practical trackers.
• Liaise with Legal, Corporate Finance, Investments, and senior leadership to implement Board decisions.
• Monitor governance and compliance risks, escalating material issues as needed.
• Provide high‑level administrative and governance support to the Chairman and Board.

Required profile

• 8–12 years of experience in corporate governance, board secretariat, legal, or executive governance support.
• Proven experience supporting Boards of Directors, shareholders, or senior governance committees.
• Background in a listed company, investment group, family office, or real‑estate development is highly advantageous.
• Strong ability to take formal Board‑level minutes and manage governance processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret legal and commercial agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or related field; governance qualification (e.g., CGI/Chartered Secretary) is a plus.

Required skills

• Board‑level minute taking
• Governance calendar and compliance tracking
• Interpretation of legal and commercial agreements