Board Secretary – Governance & Board Support

About the role

We are seeking a highly professional and detail‑oriented Board Secretary to support our Board of Directors and its committees. The role ensures smooth, compliant, and well‑structured board operations in a corporate environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and document accurate, confidential minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
• Organise and maintain official board records, reports, and supporting documents.
• Distribute meeting agendas, reports and relevant materials to board members in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with governance procedures, board charters and approved standards.
• Coordinate the annual board and committee meeting calendar.
• Share draft minutes with members for review and obtain final approval.
• Act as a liaison between board members and committees, providing necessary support.
• Follow up on board decisions and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Support knowledge transfer and guide junior staff when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Corporate Governance, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in governance, board secretariat, compliance or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of board and committee processes.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Required skills