Director, Private Office of the MD at an Undisclosed Group via Santus Consulting – Abuja

A diversified group of companies is recruiting a Director, Private Office of the Managing Director in Abuja through Santus Consulting. The senior position coordinates the Managing Director’s diary, correspondence, engagements and commitments, while handling a defined share of confidential personal logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a single confidential calendar for the Managing Director’s professional and personal engagements, prioritising access, meetings and strategic time.
• Review correspondence and prepare responses and decision-ready documents, including a daily brief by 8:00 a.m. and an end-of-day summary by 6:00 p.m.
• Provide complete meeting papers and pre-reading materials at least 60 minutes before scheduled engagements.
• Represent and communicate on behalf of the Managing Director within delegated authority, maintaining relationships with senior executives, officials, regulators, financiers and other stakeholders.
• Record the Managing Director’s commitments, monitor completion and ensure meetings generate written action points within 24 hours.
• Coordinate engagement logistics, travel, office supplies, guest protocol and accurate filing systems.
• Use suitable digital and AI tools to assist scheduling, documentation, correspondence and commitment tracking while checking accuracy.
• Coordinate personal and family travel, appointments, household vendors, invitations and errands for approximately 15% of the role, using only separately provided personal funds where applicable.
• Maintain strict professional and personal confidentiality, provide candid advice and escalate unlawful or non-compliant matters.
• Work alongside the Chief of Staff while keeping the Private Office’s responsibility separate from institutional governance, portfolio oversight, recruitment and investment operations.

Requirements

• At least ten years of professional experience, including at least four years at senior level running, deputising in or acting for a principal’s executive office.
• Experience as a Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary, Chief of Staff, Special Adviser or similar senior principal-office leader.
• Ability to manage a principal’s diary, communications, briefing and sensitive external relationships independently.
• Excellent professional writing, confidentiality, judgement, communication, representation and organisational skills.
• Residence in Abuja or a confirmed and funded plan to relocate before starting work.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience across public and private sectors, board engagements, government relations, capital events or senior-level negotiations is advantageous.

Salary

₦1,000,000–₦2,000,000 per month.

Reporting relationship

The Director reports directly to the Managing Director, with the Chief of Staff providing an additional performance review.