Board & Committee Secretary - Education

Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading education management company operating across seven locations and committed to delivering high-quality educational programs.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Board & Committee Secretary will be responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of the Board of Directors and its affiliated committees. The role ensures that meetings, resolutions, governance records, and related documentation are managed accurately, confidentially, and in accordance with applicable regulations and governance standards.

The role will act as the main coordination point between the Board of Directors, Board Committees, executive management, and relevant stakeholders.

• 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.

We Are Looking For:

• 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 a related function.
• At least 5 years of direct experience working with Boards of Directors and Board Committees.
• Previous experience in a listed company, joint-stock company, or large organization is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and Board operating practices.
• Good understanding of Saudi regulations related to Boards, committees, corporate records, and disclosures.
• Experience preparing meeting agendas, Board packs, minutes, resolutions, and action-tracking reports.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and business‑writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with Board members and senior executives.
• High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Board meeting‑management systems.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.